Summary:
The 19805 zip code area of Wilmington, Delaware is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 0 middle schools, 0 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student outcomes among these schools, with Odyssey Charter School consistently outperforming the state averages, while Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School and The Bayard School lag behind, sometimes by over 20 percentage points.
The data suggests a relationship between demographic factors and academic outcomes, with the schools serving higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students, such as Baltz Elementary and The Bayard School, tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the data reveals that higher spending per student, as seen at The Bayard School, does not necessarily translate to better academic performance.
The challenges faced by alternative schools in the area are also highlighted, with Douglass School reporting extremely high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates. Overall, the data paints a complex picture of the educational landscape in the 19805 zip code, with significant disparities that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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