Summary:
The city of Willard, North Carolina has only one school in the data set, Penderlea Elementary, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 495 students. Penderlea Elementary has a diverse student population, with 54.95% White, 18.79% African American, 20.81% Hispanic, 0.81% Asian, and 4.65% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance is consistently lower than the Pender County Schools district and the state of North Carolina across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, reading, and science.
One of the key factors contributing to Penderlea Elementary's challenges may be the high percentage of students (71.52%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This high poverty rate could be a significant factor in the school's lower academic performance and may require additional resources and support to address the needs of these students.
Despite the school's underperformance, Penderlea Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1 for the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school may have the potential to provide more personalized attention and support to its students, which could be leveraged to improve academic outcomes. However, with only one school in the data set, it is difficult to make meaningful comparisons or identify standout schools in the Willard, North Carolina area. Expanding the data set to include more schools in the region would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape and allow for more insightful analysis.
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