Summary:
The 27408 zip code area of Greensboro, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation across these schools.
The top-performing schools in the area are General Greene Elementary and Brooks Global Elementary, both of which are public magnet schools with consistently high test scores and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates. In contrast, James Y. Joyner Elementary has some of the lowest proficiency rates in the area. At the high school level, Grimsley High School stands out with test scores that exceed the Guilford County Schools and state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and resource allocation across the schools. The free/reduced lunch rates range from 45.04% at General Greene Elementary to 99.44% at Irving Park Elementary, indicating a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Similarly, the spending per student varies from $8,660 at Grimsley High School to $11,230 at James Y. Joyner Elementary. These differences may contribute to the achievement gaps observed between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the area.
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