Summary:
Hardy Brown College Prep is the sole elementary school in the Hardy Brown College Prep District, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 317 students. The school's performance has been declining over the past three years, with a drop in its statewide ranking from 2,207 in 2021-2022 to 4,480 in 2023-2024, and a decrease in its rating from 3 stars to 1 star during the same period.
Academically, Hardy Brown College Prep struggles, with proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy and Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics significantly below the state average across all grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in CAST/Science are also below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.5%, which is much higher than the state average.
Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges, as 86.75% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.1 to 1. To address these issues, Hardy Brown College Prep will need to implement targeted strategies to improve student outcomes, including professional development for teachers, additional support and resources for students, and a focus on improving attendance and engagement.
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