Summary:
The 28456 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Acme Delco Elementary and East Arcadia Elementary. Both schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, with extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. However, the schools' academic performance is consistently low, with test scores well below state and district averages.
Acme Delco Elementary has 310 students and is ranked 1131 out of 1490 North Carolina elementary schools, while East Arcadia Elementary has just 75 students and is ranked 1401 out of 1490. Both schools are situated in low-performing districts, with Columbus County Schools ranked 177 out of 242 in the state and Bladen County Schools ranked 211 out of 242.
The data highlights significant disparities in academic performance between these schools and their state and district counterparts. For example, East Arcadia Elementary's 3rd grade math and reading proficiency rates are less than 20% of the state averages. Additionally, the large difference in per-student spending between the two schools ($10,358 for Acme Delco vs. $21,299 for East Arcadia) raises questions about resource allocation and whether funding is being directed to the schools and students who need it most.
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