Summary:
The city of Bloomingdale, Georgia is home to two schools - New Hampstead High School and New Hampstead K-8 School, both part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district. While the high school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and consistent statewide ranking, the K-8 school has seen its ranking drop despite strong performance in some grade-level assessments.
New Hampstead High School stands out for its 95.6% 4-year graduation rate, though its statewide ranking has declined slightly from 195 to 227 over the past 3 years. The school performs above district and state averages in some End of Course test subjects like Biology and US History, but lags behind in others like American Literature and Algebra I. In contrast, New Hampstead K-8 School outperforms the district and state in several grade-level Milestones Assessments, particularly in 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.9 compared to the high school's 18.3.
Both schools face challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 57% at each school. This suggests the schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact academic performance. The data also reveals inconsistent test score performance across subject areas, indicating a need for targeted interventions and curriculum improvements. Given the schools' shared district, there may be opportunities for collaboration to address common areas of weakness and improve overall outcomes for students in Bloomingdale.
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