Summary:
The 23234 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, which are part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Richmond City Public Schools districts. While the student population is diverse, with significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students, the academic performance of these schools is generally well below the state and district averages, with several schools ranking in the bottom 10% of their respective school types in Virginia.
Meadowbrook High School stands out as a particularly low-performing school, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of high schools in the state. The school's student population is predominantly African American and Hispanic, and a high percentage (79.34%) of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Similarly, Thomas C. Boushall Middle School has a 0-star rating and ranks in the bottom 10% of middle schools, with a student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic and an extremely high percentage (97.71%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The overall data suggests a concerning pattern of low academic performance and high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations in the schools within the 23234 zip code. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the educational challenges faced by these students, ensuring they have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
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