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. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance among these schools, with some standouts as well as lower-performing institutions.
The top-performing schools in the area are Selwyn Elementary and Sharon Elementary, both of which consistently earn 5-star ratings and have students demonstrating exceptionally high proficiency rates in core subjects. The Randolph Middle school is also a standout, ranking among the highest-performing middle schools in the state. In contrast, Charlotte Secondary, the lone high school in the data set, appears to be a lower-performing school with 1-star ratings and student proficiency rates well below state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the 28211 area, with a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Rama Road Elementary and Cotswold Elementary, tend to have the lowest student proficiency rates. Additionally, the two magnet schools in the data set, Randolph Middle and Cotswold Elementary, both perform better than their traditional public school counterparts, highlighting the potential benefits of specialized educational programs.
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