Summary:
The 21702 zip code area of Frederick, Maryland is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Frederick County Public Schools district. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, with Whittier Elementary and Yellow Springs Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, while Monocacy Middle, Waverley Elementary, and Heather Ridge struggle academically.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the higher-poverty schools generally performing worse on tests. Additionally, the large disparity in per-student spending between the small Heather Ridge school and the other larger schools in the area points to potential inequities in resource distribution within the district. The schools serve diverse student populations, with varying racial and ethnic compositions, which could present both challenges and opportunities for the district.
Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the schools in the 21702 zip code and highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the Frederick County Public Schools district. Further analysis could explore the drivers behind the performance differences and identify strategies to support the lower-performing schools in the area.
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