Summary:
The 28338 zip code area is home to two schools - Mineral Springs Elementary and Ellerbe Middle, both serving students in the Richmond County Schools district. While the schools share similarities in their high-poverty student populations, they exhibit contrasting academic performance, with Mineral Springs Elementary standing out as a strong performer and Ellerbe Middle facing some challenges.
Mineral Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates exceeding benchmarks in several subject areas and grade levels. The school is also consistently ranked in the top half of North Carolina elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 3-star rating. This high academic achievement is particularly noteworthy given that 99.19% of Mineral Springs Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.
In contrast, Ellerbe Middle has seen a decline in its SchoolDigger rankings over the past three years, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating. While the school's performance on state math and reading tests is generally at or above the district averages, it lags behind the state averages in several subject areas. However, Ellerbe Middle does stand out for its strong performance on 8th-grade science tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state.
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