Summary:
The Rockdale County school district in Georgia is home to 11 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole faces challenges in meeting state academic standards, a few standout schools like Lorraine Elementary and Barksdale Elementary consistently rank among the top performers in the state. However, the majority of Rockdale County elementary schools struggle to keep pace with state averages in proficiency for subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The data reveals significant disparities in student outcomes across the district. Schools with higher rates of economic disadvantage, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, tend to have lower academic achievement. For example, Sims Elementary and Pine Street Elementary have the highest poverty levels and some of the lowest proficiency rates in the county. Variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios may also contribute to the performance gaps observed between schools.
To address these challenges, the Rockdale County school district will likely need to implement more targeted, data-driven interventions and strategies, especially at the lower-performing schools. Identifying and replicating the successful practices of the higher-achieving schools could provide valuable insights to help raise student outcomes across the district.
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