Summary:
The 29479 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Berkeley 01 school district. Unfortunately, these schools are consistently underperforming, with test scores and statewide rankings well below state and district averages. All three schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the student population.
Specifically, Timberland High has only 48% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 66.37% for the Berkeley 01 district and 72.5% for the state. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in English 1 is just 49.29% at Timberland High, compared to 63.66% for the district and 62.89% for the state. The elementary and middle schools in the area also rank between 261-519 out of 310-644 schools in their respective categories, indicating they are performing well below average.
Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,742 at Timberland High to $18,092 at St. Stephen Middle, and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to struggle. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools is skewed, with Timberland High having a higher percentage of White students compared to the other two schools, which have a majority African American student population, suggesting potential issues with equity and access within the school system.
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