Summary:
The 29054 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lexington 01 school district. While the district is ranked 18 out of 75 in South Carolina and rated 4 stars by SchoolDigger, the schools in this area show varying levels of academic performance, with some standouts and areas for improvement.
Gilbert Middle School stands out with a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course exam, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Gilbert High School consistently performs above the state average in End of Course exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 68.76% to 83.33% across different subjects, and maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 2.3% and a respectable four-year graduation rate of 85.4%. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Centerville Elementary and Gilbert Elementary, show more mixed results, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average and others below.
The schools in the 29054 zip code area face socioeconomic challenges, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.71% at Gilbert High School to 60.32% at Gilbert Elementary. This suggests a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Additionally, all the schools in the area have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which may impact student learning and academic outcomes. While the schools have varying levels of per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the data highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the disparities in academic performance, particularly between the elementary schools.
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