Summary:
The 28021 zip code in North Carolina is home to a single middle school, John Chavis Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Gaston County Schools district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with a declining statewide ranking over the past three years.
John Chavis Middle School's proficiency rates in Math and Reading range from 45.5% to 49.3% and 40.2% to 58.7%, respectively, compared to the district's 51.1% to 45.1% in Math and 45.2% to 50.1% in Reading, as well as the state's 57.2% to 48.7% in Math and 52.3% to 54.2% in Reading. However, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 68.8% is higher than the district's 53.1% and the state's 60.1%. The school serves a high-needs population, with 99.24% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school's per-student spending of $9,634 is in line with the district and state averages, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement in academic outcomes at John Chavis Middle School. The school's declining statewide ranking and generally below-average performance on state assessments indicate a need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the educational needs of its student population.
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