Summary:
The city of Rex, Georgia has a small school district with 3 schools - 1 elementary school and 2 middle schools. The data reveals stark performance gaps, with the schools generally underperforming the county and state averages in core academic areas. However, there is notable variation in school quality, with Adamson Middle School and Rex Mill Middle School outperforming Roberta T. Smith Elementary School.
The standout schools are Adamson Middle School, which has the highest ranking among the 3 schools and excels in Algebra I and 8th grade Math and English, and Rex Mill Middle School, which has the highest enrollment and outperforms the county and state in Algebra I, Biology, and 8th grade Math. In contrast, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels.
The schools in Rex, Georgia face significant challenges, with all 3 schools having very high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a high-need student population. This may contribute to the overall underperformance, highlighting the importance of providing additional resources and support to address the learning gaps and improve student outcomes across the district. The variation in school quality within the same Clayton County district suggests that factors beyond just location, such as school leadership and targeted interventions, play a crucial role in a school's success.
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