Summary:
The city of Bear Creek, Alabama is home to two schools - Phillips Elementary School and Phillips High School, both of which serve a predominantly low-income student population. While the high school has seen some improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, both schools are underperforming compared to county and state averages on state assessments, particularly in mathematics.
Marion County schools face significant challenges, with Phillips Elementary School's proficiency rates ranging from 18.18% to 70% across different grade levels and subjects, and Phillips High School's proficiency rates ranging from 6.06% to 48.39%. The elementary school has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 391st out of 687 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 322nd out of 684 in 2023-2024.
Both schools have a high percentage of students (over 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This may be a contributing factor to the schools' academic performance and could require additional resources and support to address the needs of this student population. The difference in spending per student between the elementary school ($9,355) and the high school ($10,836) may also suggest potential funding disparities within the district, which could be an area for further investigation.
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