Summary:
Cardinal Charter Academy at Wendell Falls is the sole elementary school in the data set, serving 627 students in grades K-8. The school has consistently performed below the state average on standardized tests over the past 3 school years, ranking between 1026-1194 out of around 1500 elementary schools in North Carolina.
The school's academic performance is generally low, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science falling short of the state averages across grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, math proficiency rates ranged from 35.3% to 47%, compared to the state averages of 48.7% to 64.1%. Similarly, reading proficiency rates were between 27.8% and 62.7%, while the state averages were 46.7% to 54.2%. The school also has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 54.86%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
These findings suggest that Cardinal Charter Academy at Wendell Falls is struggling to effectively educate its students and prepare them for academic success. Addressing the school's challenges, whether they are related to resources, teaching quality, or other factors, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and helping the school better serve its community.
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