Summary:
The 29301 zip code area of Spartanburg, South Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools serve a diverse student population, there is a significant performance gap, with Green Charter School Spartanburg consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while Jesse S. Bobo Elementary struggles with low proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math.
The data reveals that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, play a crucial role in student outcomes. For example, Green Charter School Spartanburg has significantly higher test scores than the School Public Charter School District and Spartanburg 06 district averages, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio and spending per student than some of the other schools in the area.
The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at several schools, such as Arcadia Elementary and Jesse S. Bobo Elementary, suggest that these communities face significant economic challenges, which may impact student learning and achievement. The diversity of the student populations in these schools also presents both opportunities and challenges in terms of meeting the unique needs of different demographic groups.
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