Summary:
The city of Biscoe, North Carolina is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Green Ridge Elementary and Tillery Charter Academy) and 1 middle school (East Middle). These schools serve students in the Montgomery County Schools and Tillery Charter Academy districts, which face significant challenges in terms of academic achievement.
Among the 3 schools, Green Ridge Elementary has the highest performance, but it is still underperforming compared to state and county averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 25-59% in math and 25-35% in reading. The lone middle school, East Middle, has struggled academically in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining and proficiency rates well below state and county averages across all grade levels. Meanwhile, Tillery Charter Academy has the lowest overall proficiency rates, but it does have some bright spots, such as 56.3% proficiency in 5th grade reading and 46.9% proficiency in 5th grade science.
Across all 3 schools, the student populations face high levels of economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 98.81% to 98.95%. This likely contributes to the significant academic underperformance seen in the data. Additionally, there are funding disparities, with spending per student varying from $9,309 at East Middle to $13,889 at Green Ridge Elementary. Addressing these challenges and ensuring equitable funding may be key to improving outcomes for students in this community.
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