Summary:
The 24017 zip code area of Roanoke, Virginia is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance between the high school and elementary schools, with some standout schools like Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary and Fairview Elementary showing stronger proficiency rates in core subjects.
William Fleming High School has a relatively strong 92.8% 4-year graduation rate and 4.5% dropout rate, but its test scores are mixed, performing well in Algebra but struggling in other subjects. In contrast, the elementary schools generally have lower proficiency rates, especially in reading and history/social studies, despite higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at schools like Roanoke Academy.
A common thread across all schools is the extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 95.3% at William Fleming High to over 110% at Roanoke Academy and Fairview Elementary, indicating concentrated poverty and socioeconomic challenges in the area. Additionally, all schools have very high chronic absenteeism rates of 15.7%, well above state averages, which is likely a major factor impacting student learning and achievement. Addressing these root causes will be critical to improving outcomes for all students in this community.
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