Summary:
The 28211 zip code area of Charlotte, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with stark contrasts in student demographics and academic outcomes.
The standout schools in this area are Randolph Middle School, a public magnet school that consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, and Selwyn Elementary and Sharon Elementary, which are also high-performing elementary schools serving relatively affluent student populations. In contrast, Rama Road Elementary stands out for its very high percentage of students (99.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population, and significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.
The data highlights the significant gap in academic performance between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools in the 28211 zip code area. While the highest-performing schools boast 65-90% proficiency rates on standardized tests, the struggling schools like Rama Road and Cotswold Elementary struggle to reach 50% proficiency. This disparity underscores the complex factors, beyond just school funding, that contribute to student success, such as student demographics, community resources, and targeted support programs. The data suggests that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the Charlotte Secondary School district face significant challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 28211 zip code area.
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