Summary:
The 29907 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the schools, with Coosa Elementary standing out as a high-performing institution, while Lady's Island Middle lags behind.
Coosa Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in Beaufort 01 district and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates as high as 90% in English Language Arts and 78% in Mathematics. In contrast, Lady's Island Middle appears to be a lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom half of South Carolina middle schools and earning only 1-2 stars from SchoolDigger. Its student proficiency rates trail the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics where only 15-35% of students test as proficient.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges facing the school communities, with Lady's Island Middle and Lady's Island Elementary both having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This contrasts with Coosa Elementary, which has a much lower rate of 22%. The racial diversity of the schools also varies, with Coosa Elementary being majority white and Lady's Island Middle being majority African American, potentially indicating issues with school segregation or unequal access to high-performing schools in the district.
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