Summary:
The 28623 zip code is home to a single school, Glade Creek Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 252 students. This diverse school has a student population that is 63.1% White, 35.32% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. While Glade Creek Elementary's 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 60% exceeds the Alleghany County Schools district and North Carolina state averages, its performance in other grades and subjects is more variable, with some grades performing above and others below the district and state.
A significant portion (74.6%) of Glade Creek Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's per-student spending of $12,782 for the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the state average, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which may contribute to more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 965th out of 1,514 North Carolina elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,168th out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 1 star.
The high percentage of Hispanic students at Glade Creek Elementary suggests the school may need to focus on supporting the unique needs and challenges of this demographic group. The inconsistent academic performance across grade levels indicates a need for targeted interventions and instructional strategies to address the specific learning needs of different student groups. Additionally, the high rate of economic disadvantage among the student population presents additional challenges in terms of access to resources, academic support, and overall student well-being. The declining school ranking and rating are concerning trends that warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors and develop strategies for improvement.
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