Summary:
Global Scholars Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Durham, North Carolina. Based on the available data, this school is underperforming academically compared to the state average, ranking 1328 out of 1490 North Carolina elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Global Scholars Academy's proficiency rates on state standardized tests are significantly below the North Carolina state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, ranging from 21.4% to 64.3% in math, 21.1% to 57.1% in reading, and 21.1% to 50% in science, compared to state averages of 46.7% to 64.1% in math, 46.7% to 58.1% in reading, and 60.1% to 62% in science. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 98.02% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the low academic performance, Global Scholars Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, which could indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's performance has been consistently low over the past three school years, with no significant improvement observed, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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