Summary:
The data set provided contains information about a single elementary school, Ingenuity Prep PCS, located in Washington, DC. This school serves a predominantly African American student population, with 97.46% of its 788 students identifying as such, significantly higher than the District of Columbia average. Despite spending $27,811 per student, which is above the district average, Ingenuity Prep PCS is underperforming academically, ranking 80th out of 126 District of Columbia elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the DC CAPE and PARCC assessments, is generally below the District of Columbia average across grade levels and subject areas. This discrepancy between funding and performance suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning. The high percentage of African American students and the low school ranking also indicate that Ingenuity Prep PCS may be grappling with broader issues of racial segregation and inequality within the District of Columbia's education system.
Overall, the data on Ingenuity Prep PCS highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the school's underperformance and the development of targeted strategies to support its students in achieving academic success. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach involving resource allocation, curriculum and instructional practices, and collaboration with the broader community.
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