Summary:
The 27909 zip code area of Elizabeth City, North Carolina is home to 14 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 148 out of 242 in the state, there are some standout schools in the area, such as Weeksville Elementary and Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, which have consistently high performance across various metrics.
Weeksville Elementary is a standout, ranking 338 out of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 80.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in math and 69% proficient or better in reading. Similarly, Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, a high school, has been ranked in the top 60 high schools in North Carolina for the past few years, earning a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, with 92.3% of students proficient or better in English II and 100% proficient or better in Math III.
However, the data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges faced by many of the schools in the 27909 zip code area, with most having over 99% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This disparity is reflected in the uneven academic performance across the district, with the majority of schools struggling to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in math and reading. The wide range in spending per student, from $9,183 to $30,282, also suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that may be contributing to these academic disparities. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students in the 27909 zip code area.
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