Summary:
The 27209 zip code in North Carolina has only one middle school, East Middle, which serves a diverse student population with a majority of Hispanic students. While the school's academic performance is mixed compared to state and district averages, it faces challenges related to its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the overall low ranking of the Montgomery County Schools district.
East Middle has an enrollment of 451 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (52.55%), followed by White (25.72%) and African American (14.86%) students. The school's academic performance in Mathematics, Reading, and Science proficiency rates is generally below the state averages, but mixed compared to the district averages. For example, 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency is above the district average but below the state average, while 8th-grade Reading proficiency matches the state average but exceeds the district average.
The high percentage of students (85.14%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that East Middle serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which can present unique challenges in terms of educational resources and support. Additionally, the Montgomery County Schools district is ranked 194 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting that the school may face systemic challenges within the broader educational system. Overall, the data suggests that East Middle could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student achievement and address the needs of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.
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