Summary:
The 22304 zip code of Alexandria, Virginia is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 109 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 1-star rating, some schools in the 22304 area stand out with stronger performance.
Patrick Henry K-8 School serves grades PK-8 and has a 1-star rating, performing better than the other elementary schools in the area. It has higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in Mathematics, Science, and English Reading. Samuel W. Tucker Elementary also stands out with a 2-star rating and higher proficiency in Science and English Reading compared to the district and state.
However, the schools in the 22304 zip code face significant challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.53% to 85.48%. This indicates a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Additionally, while some schools perform better, there are still notable gaps in proficiency rates between the schools and the district/state averages, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading, suggesting the need to address achievement gaps.
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