Summary:
The 23237 zip code area in Chesterfield County, Virginia is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
Salem Church Middle School has the highest overall test scores in the area, with strong proficiency rates in Algebra I, Earth Science, and Civics and Economics. However, its Math and English Reading scores still lag behind district and state averages. At the elementary level, Salem Church Elementary School stands out with proficiency rates above 50% in Math, Science, and English Reading across multiple grade levels, as well as a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 13:1. In contrast, Bensley Elementary has lower overall test scores but the highest percentage of Hispanic students (72.51%) and the lowest percentage of White students (5.15%) among the elementary schools.
Across the schools, there are significant socioeconomic challenges, with all institutions having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.56% to 82.01%. Additionally, the variation in spending per student, from $5,922 at Beulah Elementary to $8,021 at Salem Church Elementary, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation. These factors, combined with the consistently low academic performance across the schools compared to district and state averages, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for the students in the 23237 zip code area served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools.
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