Summary:
The city of Denver, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with several standout institutions and a few struggling schools.
The top-performing schools in Denver are Lincoln Charter School, Rock Springs Elementary, and Catawba Springs Elementary. These schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading compared to state and district averages, with Lincoln Charter outperforming the state by over 20 percentage points in 3rd-grade math. In contrast, West Lake Preparatory Academy struggles, with proficiency rates well below the state level.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and school funding across the district. Lincoln Charter School and North Lincoln Middle have higher percentages of white students, while Catawba Springs Elementary has a more diverse student body. Per-student spending ranges from $7,000 to $7,867, but this does not appear to be a clear predictor of academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership and instructional practices, play a significant role.
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