Summary:
The 48811 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual academy). The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across these schools, with the Carson City Elementary School standing out as a relatively strong performer, while the secondary schools face more significant challenges.
The Carson City Elementary School has relatively strong test scores, with 49.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 41.3% proficient or better in Math, exceeding district and state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% compared to the other schools in the data set. In contrast, the middle and high schools generally have lower proficiency rates, particularly in math and science, suggesting a need to investigate the factors contributing to this disparity and implement targeted interventions to improve outcomes at the secondary level.
The Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy stands out with its high student-teacher ratio of 45:1, significantly higher than the other schools. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a respectable 82.8% 4-year graduation rate and 7.6% dropout rate, on par with the other high schools in the data set. This suggests the potential for innovative approaches to support virtual learners, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which make up 73.33% of the school's population.
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