Summary:
The 28636 zip code area is home to two public schools - East Alexander Middle School and Hiddenite Elementary School. Both schools serve a predominantly white student population, with Hiddenite Elementary having a higher percentage of Hispanic students. While the schools have relatively average rankings and test scores compared to the Alexander County Schools district and North Carolina state averages, they face challenges in academic performance, with test scores generally below district and state levels.
East Alexander Middle School has a student enrollment of 559, while Hiddenite Elementary serves 374 students. Both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, with Hiddenite Elementary at 72.99% and East Alexander Middle at 63.15%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, Hiddenite Elementary has a higher spending per student of $9,824 compared to East Alexander Middle's $8,161, but this higher funding does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes.
The student-teacher ratio also varies between the two schools, with Hiddenite Elementary having a lower ratio of 13.9 compared to East Alexander Middle's 15.7. This difference in class size may contribute to the variations in test scores, as smaller class sizes can potentially provide more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that both schools in the 28636 zip code area face challenges in academic performance and may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address the identified areas of concern.
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