Summary:
The 24184 zip code area in Virginia is home to two elementary schools - Burnt Chimney Elementary and Dudley Elementary, both part of the Franklin County Public Schools district. While the schools generally perform on par with or above state averages, they face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and serving a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Burnt Chimney Elementary has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, despite its test scores being generally on par with or above state averages. In contrast, Dudley Elementary has a 3-star rating, indicating solid academic performance. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 15.7%, significantly above the state average, which may be a contributing factor to their relatively low ratings.
The schools also serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with Burnt Chimney Elementary having a free/reduced lunch rate of 76.69% and Dudley Elementary at 75.49%. This suggests that the schools may face additional challenges in supporting student achievement. Interestingly, Burnt Chimney Elementary spends $11,919 per student, while Dudley Elementary spends $9,165 per student, a notable difference that may contribute to their performance gap.
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