Summary:
The 39828 zip code area in Grady County, Georgia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. These schools, which are part of the Grady County school district, face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high poverty levels across the board.
Among the standout schools in this area, Washington Middle School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in Algebra I, significantly exceeding the Grady County and Georgia averages. In contrast, the elementary schools in the area generally perform below the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with the exception of Northside Elementary School, which has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools.
The schools in this zip code area serve a high-poverty student population, with all of them having 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This presents unique challenges and resource needs that the schools must address. Additionally, the smaller size of the elementary schools, ranging from 344 to 620 students, may allow for more personalized attention and support compared to larger schools. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in this area could benefit from collaborative efforts to share best practices and address the common challenges they face in improving academic performance and supporting their high-poverty student populations.
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