Summary:
The 28663 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Piney Creek Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 185 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 88.11% of students identifying as white, and a notable percentage of Hispanic students (8.65%) and students of two or more races (2.7%). Piney Creek Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the Alleghany County Schools district and state averages, while others are below.
The school's test scores show a varied picture, with higher-than-average proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subjects, such as 3rd, 6th, and 7th-grade math, and 4th, 7th, and 8th-grade reading. However, the school also has lower-than-average proficiency rates in other areas, such as 4th, 5th, and 8th-grade math, and 3rd, 5th, and 6th-grade reading. Piney Creek Elementary's 5th and 8th-grade science proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages.
The school faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (55.14%), indicating a relatively economically disadvantaged population. Additionally, Piney Creek Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly in recent years, ranging from 371 out of 1,502 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 798 out of 1,514 in 2021-2022, suggesting the school's performance and ranking can be volatile.
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