Summary:
The 97119 zip code area is home to two schools - Gaston Junior/Senior High School and Gaston Elementary School, both part of the Gaston School District 511J. While the elementary school appears to be the stronger performer, the data highlights a significant performance gap between the two schools.
Gaston Elementary School outperforms the high school and the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across most grade levels. It also has a higher statewide ranking of 3 out of 5 stars, compared to the high school's 1 out of 5 stars. In contrast, Gaston Junior/Senior High School significantly underperforms the state averages, particularly in 11th grade. This suggests the high school may need to focus on improving academic outcomes for its students.
Despite the schools having similar free/reduced lunch rates, the data indicates that factors beyond socioeconomic status may be contributing to the performance gap. The higher spending per student at the elementary school compared to the high school could be a factor, but further analysis would be needed to establish a clear correlation. The relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools suggest class size may not be a significant driver of the differences. Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper dive into the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two schools in this area.
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