Summary:
The 22802 zip code area in Virginia is home to 5 public schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools in this area generally underperform compared to state averages on academic assessments, Lacey Spring Elementary stands out as a standout performer, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in many subject areas. In contrast, Smithland Elementary and Waterman Elementary have the lowest proficiency rates among the schools.
The schools in the 22802 zip code area serve communities with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.04% at Mountain View Elementary to 81.75% at Waterman Elementary. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is 15.7%, which is higher than the state average, and may be impacting student learning and achievement.
The Harrisonburg City Public Schools district, which includes Smithland Elementary, Skyline Middle, and Waterman Elementary, is ranked 123 out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that the district as a whole may be struggling to support its schools and students effectively. In contrast, Rockingham County Public Schools, which includes Lacey Spring Elementary and Mountain View Elementary, appears to be providing better support and resources to its schools.
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