Summary:
The 29053 zip code area is home to two struggling middle schools, Sandhills Middle and Frances F. Mack Intermediate, both serving grades 6-8. These schools face significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a high-poverty student population.
Both Sandhills Middle and Frances F. Mack Intermediate have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average, with only 34.6% of 7th graders at Sandhills Middle proficient in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 58.2%. Additionally, the proficiency rates at both schools have been declining over the past few years, indicating a concerning trend. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 22.5% of students at each school being chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that the middle schools in the 29053 zip code area are facing significant challenges and may require targeted interventions and support to improve student achievement and overall school performance. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing factors to the low academic performance at these schools. Addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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