Summary:
The 30747 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Leroy Massey Elementary School, Chattooga High School, and Summerville Middle School. Unfortunately, these schools are all performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like standardized test scores, with the elementary and middle schools ranking in the bottom 20% and 15% of their respective school types in Chattooga County.
Leroy Massey Elementary has the lowest test scores, with only 11.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 38.4%. Chattooga High School maintains a relatively high 93.1% four-year graduation rate, but its test scores are still well below state averages, with only 19% of students proficient or better in American Literature compared to 42% statewide. Summerville Middle School also struggles with low test scores, with only 23.4% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 41.6% statewide.
The high free/reduced lunch rates (over 65% at all three schools) suggest a high level of economic disadvantage in the local community, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. However, the student-teacher ratios at these schools are relatively low, and per-student spending is on par with the state average, indicating that factors beyond just funding and class size are at play. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges and implementing targeted interventions may be necessary to improve outcomes for students in this area.
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