Summary:
Global Scholars Academy is the sole elementary school located in the Global Scholars Academy district in Durham, North Carolina. This public charter school serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 202 students. Despite its small class sizes, Global Scholars Academy has consistently struggled with low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas.
The school's academic challenges are particularly pronounced in mathematics, reading, and science, with proficiency rates ranging from 21.4% to 64.3% in mathematics, 21.1% to 57.1% in reading, and 21.1% to 50% in science, compared to the state averages of 46.7% to 64.1% in mathematics, 46.7% to 58.1% in reading, and 60.1% to 62% in science. This poor performance has resulted in the school's statewide ranking consistently falling in the bottom quartile of North Carolina elementary schools over the past three school years.
One potential contributing factor to the school's academic struggles is its high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, with 98.02% of its population eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level may present additional challenges that impact student learning and achievement. Despite the school's small class sizes, the low academic performance suggests that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, or school leadership, may be playing a more significant role in the school's persistent challenges.
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