Summary:
The 27557 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Middlesex Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 353 students. The school is part of the Nash County Public Schools district, which is ranked 147 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Middlesex Elementary has consistently ranked between 854-931 out of 1,490-1,505 North Carolina elementary schools over the past 3 school years, earning a 2-star rating. While the school's mathematics proficiency rates for 3rd-5th grade students are generally higher than the district averages, they are still lower than the state averages. Reading proficiency rates for 3rd-5th grade students are lower than both the district and state averages. Science proficiency rates for 5th grade students are higher than the district average but lower than the state average. With 89.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Middlesex Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
The data suggests that Middlesex Elementary is a struggling school that could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in reading proficiency. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are within typical ranges, its consistently low performance compared to other North Carolina elementary schools indicates a need for further analysis and support from the district to address the specific challenges faced by the school and its students.
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