Summary:
The 42746 zip code area has only one school, Memorial Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Hart County School District. Memorial Elementary School's academic performance is consistently below the state and county averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with test proficiency rates lagging behind. Despite higher spending per student of $17,321, the school's outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student achievement.
The school has a high percentage of students, 65.52%, receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This economic challenge may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.8 is slightly lower than the state average, which could be a positive factor, but it does not appear to be driving better academic results.
Overall, the data suggests that Memorial Elementary School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic achievement, and a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's performance. The high economic disadvantage of the student population and the consistently low test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes in this area.
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