Summary:
The 29649 zip code area is home to a single middle school, Northside Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Greenwood 50 school district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, it has faced academic challenges, with declining statewide rankings and test scores generally below district and state averages, except for in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2.
Northside Middle School's performance has declined over the past few years, going from a 1-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which could be contributing to its academic struggles. Additionally, the school has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population, which may present unique challenges.
Despite these challenges, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student suggest a focus on providing additional support and resources to the students. The school's performance in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, where it outperforms the district and state averages, is a bright spot and could indicate an area of strength that the school can build upon to improve overall academic outcomes.
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