Summary:
The city of Forest Park, Georgia is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area generally perform below the state and county averages, with a few exceptions. Babb Middle School stands out as the highest-ranked middle school in the area, ranking 363 out of 588 Georgia middle schools. Unidos Dual Language School is the highest-ranked elementary school, ranking 723 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools.
The schools in the Forest Park area face significant economic challenges, with all schools having very high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 90.21% to 92.04%. This high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations may contribute to the overall low academic performance. However, the schools with higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios tend to have better academic outcomes, suggesting a potential link between resource allocation and student achievement.
Despite the district's low overall ranking, the presence of the Unidos Dual Language School highlights the potential benefits of bilingual education programs. As the Clayton County district works to address the systemic challenges facing this high-poverty area, targeted interventions and resource allocation may be crucial to improving educational outcomes for the students in Forest Park.
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