Summary:
The 28466 zip code is home to a single public school, Wallace Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 1,112 students. The school is part of the Duplin County Schools district, which is ranked 196 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wallace Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade math, the school scored 38.5% proficient or better, compared to 56.4% for the district and 64.1% for the state. The school also has an extremely high rate of free/reduced lunch recipients at 99.73%, indicating a high-poverty student population. Additionally, Wallace Elementary's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,509, which is below the state average, and the school has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 15.1 compared to the state average.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Wallace Elementary's performance. The school is consistently ranked in the bottom 5-10% of North Carolina elementary schools and appears to be struggling significantly, with low test scores, high poverty rates, and limited resources. Addressing the underlying issues, such as funding, staffing, and support for the high-needs student population, will likely be crucial for improving outcomes at this school.
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