Summary:
Dillard Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving the Goldsboro, North Carolina area. With a student population of 277, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years. Dillard Academy's student body is predominantly African American (90.25%) and comes from low-income households, with 97.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Dillard Academy struggles, with proficiency rates on state standardized tests well below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. The school's ranking among North Carolina elementary schools has steadily declined over the past 3 years, from 1103 out of 1514 in 2021-2022 to 1405 out of 1505 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is facing significant challenges in improving or even maintaining its academic outcomes.
With a student-teacher ratio of 43.8 to 1, Dillard Academy also faces the challenge of providing individualized attention and support to its students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing the school's academic and socioeconomic challenges will likely require a concerted effort and targeted interventions to support the students and improve educational outcomes.
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