Summary:
The 59829 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Darby School, which serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 170 students. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher math proficiency compared to the state average, it also faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its low overall state ranking and below-average performance in English Language Arts and Science.
Darby K-12 Schools district, of which Darby School is a part, has seen the school's statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, ranging from 108 out of 212 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 224 out of 401 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with 34.07% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (compared to the state average of 43.09%), 42.39% proficient or better in Mathematics (compared to the state average of 36.77%), and only 25% proficient or better in Science (compared to the state average of 38.16%).
Darby School faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance and statewide ranking. While the school's small student-teacher ratio of 13.5 could be an advantage, providing more individualized attention and support for students, this factor alone does not seem to be translating into higher academic achievement. The high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 100%, indicates that Darby School serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the school's overall academic challenges and lower rankings. The data suggests a need for a comprehensive review of curriculum, instructional practices, and support services to address the disparities in student outcomes across subject areas.
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