Summary:
The 31405 zip code area of Savannah, Georgia is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and resource allocation across these schools, with some standouts like Savannah Arts Academy and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.
Savannah Arts Academy, a high-performing high school, stands out with exceptional test scores, ranking between the top 8-41 out of 452-458 Georgia high schools over the past three years. In contrast, Beach High School has a much lower proficiency rate of just 12.6% in American Literature and Composition. The data also reveals a wide range in per-student spending, from $9,676 at Beach High School to $12,297 at Ellis Elementary School.
The performance gaps observed in the data appear to be correlated with the schools' socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates. Schools with the highest rates of economic disadvantage, such as Haven Elementary School (94.96%) and DeRenne Middle School (90.52%), tend to have the lowest test scores. This suggests that resource allocation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the challenges faced by these lower-performing schools and promote more equitable educational outcomes across the Savannah-Chatham County district.
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