Summary:
The 29067 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Lancaster 01 or Kershaw 01 school districts, both rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools, Andrew Jackson High has the highest student enrollment and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, as well as the highest proficiency rates in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 and English 2 end-of-course exams. North Central High has the second-highest enrollment and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, but it excels in English 1 and English 2 end-of-course exams. Kershaw Elementary has the highest enrollment and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients among the elementary schools, while also boasting the highest proficiency rates in 5th-grade Mathematics and the second-highest in 3rd-grade Mathematics.
The data reveals significant socioeconomic and academic performance gaps among the schools, with the higher-performing schools, such as Andrew Jackson High, outpacing the lower-performing schools, such as North Central Middle, on various state assessments. These differences may be attributed to factors like student demographics, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape in this community.
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