Summary:
The 31415 zip code area in Savannah, Georgia is home to 3 elementary schools: Otis J Brock III Elementary School, Gadsden Elementary School, and Butler Elementary School. These schools serve students from economically disadvantaged communities, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.57% to 98.29%.
Among the three schools, Butler Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 913 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools in 2023-2024. It has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 93.78% and outperformed the Savannah-Chatham County and Georgia state averages in several Milestones Assessment subjects and grade levels, such as 4th grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Mathematics. However, all three schools performed significantly below the district and state averages in most Milestones Assessment subjects and grade levels, with the lowest proficiency rate being 1.5% in 5th grade Mathematics at Gadsden Elementary School.
The consistent low performance across the schools, despite similar per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggests that the primary challenge facing these schools is the high level of economic disadvantage among their student populations. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help these schools improve and provide their students with a high-quality education.
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