Summary:
Zip code 28041 is home to a single school, Faith Academy Charter School, an alternative school serving grades Kindergarten through 10th grade with 938 students under the Faith Academy district.
Faith Academy Charter School presents a mixed but intriguing performance profile. The school excels in several areas, particularly in 8th grade, where it significantly outperforms the state average in Science (74.7% vs. 60.1%), Reading (70.9% vs. 54.2%), and Mathematics (63.3% vs. 48.7%). High school End-of-Course exams also show strength, with Biology (66.7% vs. 48.3%) and English II (61.2% vs. state average) scoring well above state benchmarks. However, the school struggles in middle school grades, with 6th and 7th grade Mathematics and Reading scores falling below state averages. For instance, 6th Grade Mathematics proficiency is 47.6% compared to the state's 57.2%, and 7th Grade Reading is 44.3% versus 51.9% statewide. The student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 suggests relatively small class sizes, which can be a benefit for individualized attention.
A notable pattern is the dramatic rebound in 8th grade after a slump in 6th and 7th grade, which may indicate effective instruction or targeted interventions at that level. Similarly, early elementary performance is inconsistent, with 3rd Grade Reading (41.6%) below the state average but 4th Grade Reading (70.6%) soaring above it. The school's overall performance is strong in science across multiple grades, while mathematics shows the most volatility. A key missing piece of data is the percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch, which would help contextualize these results. Overall, Faith Academy Charter School offers a promising high school foundation, particularly in science, but families should be aware of the challenges in middle school math and reading.
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