Summary:
The 36756 zip code area is home to two alternative schools, one public school (Francis Marion School) and one public charter school (Breakthrough Charter School). While the schools serve different student populations, both struggle to meet state and county academic performance standards, with Francis Marion School showing particularly low test scores across the board.
Francis Marion School has a student population that is 99.38% African American, indicating a lack of racial diversity. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (89.86%), suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, Breakthrough Charter School has a more diverse student population, with 31.91% White, 59.22% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic and Asian students. The free/reduced lunch rate at Breakthrough Charter School is lower at 46.1%, indicating a less economically disadvantaged student population.
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Marion School is relatively low at 14.6, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention. However, the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Charter School is significantly higher at 56.4, which could be a potential challenge in providing personalized attention to students. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the educational challenges faced by these schools and their student populations.
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