Summary:
The city of Supply, North Carolina is home to two schools - Supply Elementary and Cedar Grove Middle. Both schools serve students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools have some areas of strength, they also face challenges in meeting academic standards compared to the Brunswick County district and the state of North Carolina.
Supply Elementary stands out for its strong performance in 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade mathematics, exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school lags behind in reading and 4th/5th-grade mathematics. In contrast, Cedar Grove Middle has relatively high 8th-grade science proficiency, but struggles in 7th and 8th-grade mathematics and reading compared to the district and state.
Both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the performance differences. The high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations likely present unique challenges for the schools, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the academic gaps. Additionally, the demographic differences between the schools, with Supply Elementary being more diverse and Cedar Grove Middle having a higher percentage of White students, could be an area for further investigation.
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