Summary:
The 23860 zip code area of Hopewell, Virginia is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hopewell City Public Schools district. While the schools in this area face challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests and high rates of economic disadvantage, a few standout institutions show promise.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School stands out as the highest-ranked school in the data set, ranking 392nd out of 417 Virginia middle schools. The school achieved 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 7th and 8th grade students, significantly outperforming the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8. Dupont Elementary is the highest-ranked elementary school, ranking 920th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools, and achieved 60.61% proficiency in 3rd grade math, outperforming the district and state averages.
The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American and Hispanic students. However, they generally underperform the state averages on standardized tests, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the data suggests challenges, it also highlights the potential for improvement, with the right strategies and resources to address the underlying factors contributing to the low performance and support the students in this community.
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