Summary:
The data set provided information on a single public elementary school, Smokey Mountain Elementary, serving grades PK-8 in the 28789 zip code. This school has a diverse student population, with a significant Native American enrollment, but consistently underperforms on academic measures compared to district and state averages.
Smokey Mountain Elementary struggles with low test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates well below the state average. The school also serves a high-poverty community, with 77.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $11,755, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of North Carolina elementary schools, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.
While the school's diverse demographics and community needs present unique challenges, the combination of poor academic performance, high poverty rates, and persistent low rankings suggests that Jackson County Public Schools may need to implement targeted interventions and support to help Smokey Mountain Elementary improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all its students.
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