Summary:
The Whiteville City Schools district in North Carolina is home to two elementary schools: Whiteville Primary (grades PK-2) and Edgewood Elementary (grades 3-5). These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Whiteville Primary stands out for its high-need student population, while Edgewood Elementary has shown consistent performance on state standardized tests, with 3rd-grade math proficiency rates exceeding the Whiteville City Schools and state averages. However, Edgewood Elementary lags behind in 4th- and 5th-grade math and reading proficiency, suggesting a need for further investigation into curriculum alignment and instructional practices.
The financial metrics reveal a disparity in per-student spending between the two schools, with Whiteville Primary spending $11,650 per student and Edgewood Elementary spending $10,409 per student. This difference in resource allocation within the district raises questions about equity and the factors driving the observed performance trends.
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