Summary:
The Graham County Schools district in North Carolina has only one elementary school, Robbinsville Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's student population is predominantly White (78.6%) and Native American (16.1%), with a high percentage (74.62%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income community.
Academically, Robbinsville Elementary's test scores are generally below the state averages in both mathematics and reading across grades 3-5, suggesting a need for improvement in these core subjects. However, the school performs better than the state average in 5th-grade science, with 71% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66.2%. Despite its higher-than-average spending per student ($13,368) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, the school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1202 out of 1514 schools in 2021-2022 to 973 out of 1505 schools in 2023-2024.
While Robbinsville Elementary faces challenges in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, its strengths in science and its relatively low student-teacher ratio could provide opportunities for targeted interventions and improvements. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school may be serving a predominantly low-income community, which can present unique challenges in terms of educational resources and support. Overall, the data indicates a need for the school to focus on improving its core academic performance to better serve the educational needs of its students.
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