Summary:
The 28202 zip code area of Charlotte, North Carolina is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Irwin Academic Center) and 1 alternative school (Metro School). While the schools share the same zip code, they vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
Irwin Academic Center stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The school's test scores exceed district and state averages, and it serves a more affluent student population with a low free/reduced lunch rate. In contrast, First Ward Creative Arts Academy struggles academically, with test scores generally below the district and state, and a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 99.39%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
The alternative Metro School stands out with a significantly higher spending per student ($33,839) and a much lower student-teacher ratio (6.4) compared to the elementary schools. This suggests that the school may require more resources to support its specialized programs and diverse student needs. The racial diversity of the student populations also varies across the schools, with Irwin Academic Center having a more balanced mix of White, African American, and Asian students, while First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Metro School have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students.
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