Summary:
The city of Lumber Bridge, North Carolina is home to two schools - Sandy Grove Middle School and Sandy Grove Elementary School, both serving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds within the Hoke County Schools district.
While the schools have a racially diverse student population, they face significant challenges, including extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 99% at both schools) and relatively low statewide rankings compared to other North Carolina schools. The schools' test scores in mathematics, reading, and science are generally below the district and state averages, though Sandy Grove Middle School's 8th grade science proficiency rate is higher than the district and state.
Funding disparities may also be a concern, as the schools spend below the national average of $12,000 per student, with Sandy Grove Middle School spending $7,541 per student and Sandy Grove Elementary spending $9,694 per student. The student-teacher ratios vary, with Sandy Grove Middle School having a higher ratio of 21.8 students per teacher and Sandy Grove Elementary having a lower ratio of 14.2 students per teacher. These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions, equitable resource allocation, and a focus on improving academic outcomes for the students in Lumber Bridge.
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