Summary:
The city of Gibsonville, North Carolina is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Eastern Guilford High, Eastern Guilford Middle, and Gibsonville Elementary. These schools, part of the Guilford County Schools district, face challenges in academic performance, with test scores generally below district and state averages.
Among the standout schools, Gibsonville Elementary stands out for having the highest percentage of white students (43.09%) and the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.11%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status. The school also boasts the highest 5th-grade science proficiency rates in the district. In contrast, Eastern Guilford High and Eastern Guilford Middle have a majority of African American and Hispanic students and significantly lower test scores compared to state averages.
The data reveals concerning trends, such as declining school performance, with Eastern Guilford High dropping from a 1-star rating to a 1-star rating over the past two years. Additionally, the schools have not been able to consistently improve their academic performance, suggesting the need for more comprehensive and effective strategies to address the underlying factors contributing to their challenges.
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