Summary:
The 22305 zip code area of Alexandria, Virginia is home to two elementary schools: Mount Vernon Elementary and Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology. While both schools serve a diverse student population, Cora Kelly has a higher percentage of minority students and a significantly higher rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating it serves a more economically disadvantaged community.
Academically, the schools perform below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with Cora Kelly outperforming Mount Vernon in 5th-grade mathematics and science but lagging behind in 3rd- and 4th-grade mathematics and reading. Cora Kelly also has a lower student-teacher ratio, which may provide more individualized attention for students. However, this advantage does not seem to translate into significantly higher academic performance compared to Mount Vernon Elementary.
Overall, the data suggests that while the two schools in the 22305 zip code area serve different student populations, they both face challenges in improving academic outcomes for their students. Alexandria City Public Schools may need to explore targeted interventions and support to address the educational needs of these communities and help close the achievement gap.
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