Summary:
The Person County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This analysis examines the performance and characteristics of these schools, which serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
Among the standout schools in the district, Woodland Elementary consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with strong math and science proficiency rates. North End Elementary has also excelled, particularly in math, while Helena Elementary has maintained high performance in math and science. However, other schools in the district, such as North Elementary and South Elementary, struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates, suggesting stark achievement gaps across the district.
Across the district, the elementary schools face significant challenges, with all schools having extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While spending per student is slightly above the state average, reading proficiency tends to lag behind math and science, and the correlation between poverty and academic performance is evident. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Person County Schools district.
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