Summary:
The 28806 zip code area of Asheville, North Carolina is home to 14 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with standout institutions like Nesbitt Discovery Academy and The Franklin School of Innovation leading the pack, while others like Emma Elementary and Johnston Elementary struggle academically.
The top-performing schools in the area, such as Nesbitt Discovery Academy and The Franklin School of Innovation, consistently have higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, like Emma Elementary and Johnston Elementary, tend to underperform academically. The data also suggests a potential correlation between racial diversity and academic performance, with more diverse schools generally underperforming compared to their less diverse counterparts.
The two public charter schools in the data set, IC Imagine and The Franklin School of Innovation, appear to be among the top-performing schools in the area, aligning with the broader trend of charter schools often outperforming traditional public schools in Buncombe County Schools and The Franklin School of Innovation. However, the data does not show a clear correlation between higher spending per student and better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership and instructional practices, may play a more significant role in driving student achievement.
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