Summary:
The city of Morrow, Georgia is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly low-income community, with over 78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the district.
While Morrow Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with strong math proficiency rates compared to the district and state, the overall academic performance of Morrow's schools is significantly below state averages. For example, in 5th grade math, the highest proficiency rate among Morrow schools is 34.9% at Haynie Elementary School, compared to the state average of 42.6%. The two middle schools, Morrow Middle School and Forest Park Middle School, also show notable variation in their performance, with Morrow Middle outperforming Forest Park across most subject areas.
However, there are a few bright spots, such as the relatively strong performance in Algebra I at both the middle and high school level, compared to other subject areas. The lone high school in the district, Utopian Academy for the Arts High School, has mixed results, with higher proficiency in some subjects but lower in others. Overall, addressing the high poverty levels and finding ways to improve academic achievement should be key priorities for the schools and the Clayton County district.
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