Summary:
The 28403 zip code area of Wilmington, North Carolina is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This diverse set of schools serves students across various socioeconomic and academic backgrounds, with some standout performers and others facing challenges.
The top-performing school in the area is Isaac M Bear Early College High School, which ranks 63rd out of 640 high schools in North Carolina and earns a 5-star rating. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient in English II and Math III. In contrast, several elementary schools in the area, such as College Park Elementary and Forest Hills Global Elementary, struggle with very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
The data reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios, such as school leadership, curriculum, and community engagement, may play a crucial role in student outcomes. While the challenges faced by some schools in the New Hanover County Schools district are evident, the data also suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement, as seen in the relatively low-performing but highly personalized Wilmington Preparatory Academy.
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