Summary:
A.C.E. Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Harrisburg, North Carolina. The school's student population is predominantly African American (75.66%) with significant Hispanic representation (14.8%), and a high percentage (58.95%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income student population.
Academically, A.C.E. Academy is underperforming, with test scores consistently below the state averages in North Carolina across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates range from 22.9% to 57.1% in Mathematics, 32.6% to 50% in Reading, and 30.4% to 41.7% in Science, all of which are lower than the state's proficiency rates. This is reflected in the school's 1-star rating and ranking in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools.
The combination of low academic performance and the school's racial makeup may suggest the need to examine potential systemic or institutional barriers that could be disproportionately affecting the school's African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the high free and reduced lunch rates indicate that A.C.E. Academy serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and improving instructional practices could be key focus areas for the school to enhance student outcomes.
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