Summary:
The 23229 zip code area of Henrico County, Virginia is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Henrico County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 77 out of 131 in Virginia and rated 2 stars, the schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with some standouts and others struggling.
Tuckahoe Elementary is the clear standout, ranked 24th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools with a 5-star rating. It boasts consistently high test scores, with over 90% of students proficient in math and reading. In contrast, Ridge Elementary struggles across multiple subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. Other high-performing schools in the area include Jackson Davis Elementary and Three Chopt Elementary, both of which have diverse student populations and strong academic results.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with the lowest free/lunch rates, like Tuckahoe Elementary, tend to have the highest test scores, while those with the highest rates, like Three Chopt Elementary, struggle more academically. Additionally, the variation in spending per student across the schools may contribute to the differences in outcomes, highlighting the need for further investigation into resource allocation and utilization within the Henrico County Public Schools district.
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