Summary:
The 21620 zip code area of Maryland is home to two schools - Kent County Middle School and H.H. Garnett Elementary. While both schools face challenges, H.H. Garnett Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, particularly in English Language Arts, despite serving a more economically disadvantaged student population.
H.H. Garnett Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 100%, compared to 63.91% at Kent County Middle School. However, H.H. Garnett outperforms Kent County Middle on several key test score metrics, including higher proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. In contrast, Kent County Middle School has consistently lower statewide rankings compared to other Maryland middle schools, placing in the bottom third of schools in recent years.
Despite the economic challenges faced by H.H. Garnett Elementary, the school's performance suggests that it may be more effective in supporting student learning in certain subject areas compared to the middle school. The data also highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to improving educational outcomes, particularly in schools serving economically disadvantaged communities, as evidenced by the Kent County Public Schools district.
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