Summary:
The 28609 zip code area is home to two schools - Bandys High School and Catawba Elementary School. Bandys High School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding district and state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams across multiple subjects. The school maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 30% of North Carolina high schools. In contrast, Catawba Elementary School shows mixed performance, with strengths in Mathematics and Science EOG exams but lower proficiency rates in Reading compared to the district and state.
The demographic composition of the two schools also differs, with Bandys High School having a predominantly white student population (82.75%) and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (32.87%), while Catawba Elementary School has a more diverse student body and a significantly higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (70.3%). This disparity in student demographics is reflected in the resource allocation, with Catawba Elementary School receiving higher per-student spending ($9,663) and having a lower student-teacher ratio (13.8) compared to Bandys High School ($8,843 per student and 18.8 student-teacher ratio).
Overall, the analysis of the school data in the 28609 zip code area reveals a mix of high-performing and middle-performing schools. Catawba County Schools appear to be making efforts to provide additional resources and support to the more diverse and economically disadvantaged Catawba Elementary School, while Bandys High School continues to excel academically. However, Catawba Elementary School's lower performance in Reading EOG exams suggests an area for potential improvement, and the school's 3-star rating and middle-range ranking among North Carolina elementary schools indicate room for growth in overall academic achievement.
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