Summary:
The city of Red Springs, North Carolina is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools face significant challenges, the data reveals some standout performers and areas of potential improvement.
Among the elementary schools, Hawk Eye Elementary stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio in the Hoke County Schools district and the highest 5th-grade science proficiency rate. In contrast, Peterson Elementary has the highest 3rd-grade math proficiency rate among the schools, though still below district and state averages. The schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County district, including Red Springs High and Red Springs Middle, consistently perform below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with Red Springs Middle having the lowest proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects.
Across the schools, the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 99.17% to 99.65%. This, combined with the diverse racial makeup of the student bodies, suggests that addressing equity and access to quality education should be a priority for the district and local community. While the schools face substantial obstacles, the data also highlights areas of potential improvement, such as the strong 5th-grade science proficiency at Hawk Eye Elementary, providing a foundation for future success.
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