Summary:
The 27615 zip code area of Raleigh, North Carolina is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population.
The standout schools in this area are the public charter schools Magellan Charter and Quest Academy, which rank among the top schools in the state and significantly outperform the traditional public schools in the area on test scores. In contrast, some of the traditional public schools like Lead Mine Elementary and Baileywick Road Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the county and state averages. This suggests that the charter school model may be providing a higher-quality education for students in this zip code.
The data also reveals a clear correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher poverty rates, such as Baileywick Road Elementary, have the lowest test scores, despite having the highest per-student spending. Interestingly, student-teacher ratios do not appear to be a strong predictor of academic outcomes in this area. Overall, the schools in the 27615 zip code present a complex landscape, with charter schools and more affluent traditional public schools outpacing their lower-income counterparts, highlighting the need to address educational equity in the region.
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