Summary:
Forsyth Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Based on the available data, this school is facing significant academic challenges, with student performance well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, indicating that its performance is not keeping pace with other elementary schools in the state.
Forsyth Academy's test scores are substantially lower than the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from 25.3% (8th grade) to 48% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 48.7% to 64.1%. The school's reading proficiency rates are also well below the state averages, ranging from 28.8% (3rd grade) to 48% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 46.7% to 54.2%. This suggests that the school is struggling to help its students meet academic standards.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (98.96% in 2023-2024) and the slightly higher student-teacher ratio (20.2) at Forsyth Academy may indicate that the school is facing resource challenges or difficulties in providing adequate support for its student population. These factors could be contributing to the school's underperformance and the significant achievement gaps observed. Overall, the data suggests that there are opportunities for improvement and targeted interventions to support student success at Forsyth Academy.
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