Summary:
The 27705 zip code area of Durham, North Carolina is home to 4 elementary schools, including Forest View Elementary, Hillandale Elementary, E K Powe Elementary, and the public charter Community School of Digital & Visual Art. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade and are part of the Durham Public Schools district, with the exception of the charter school which is part of the Community School of Digital and Visual A district.
Among the 4 schools, E K Powe Elementary stands out with consistently higher test scores compared to the district and state averages across grades and subjects, ranking 884 out of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools. In contrast, Hillandale Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates, often 10-20 percentage points below the district and state averages. The Community School of Digital & Visual Art lags behind the state averages but shows some strengths in 8th grade math and science performance.
The data also reveals significant differences in student demographics, with Hillandale Elementary and the Community School of Digital & Visual Art serving student populations with very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of poverty in the area. In contrast, E K Powe Elementary has a relatively lower free/reduced lunch rate of 54.28%. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted support and strategies to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by some of the schools in the 27705 zip code area.
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