Summary:
The city of Bessemer, Alabama is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance and resources across the schools in this area.
The standout schools in Bessemer are Oak Grove High School and Oak Grove Elementary School, which consistently outperform the other schools in the district and the state averages on test scores. In contrast, the other high school, Bessemer City High School, struggles with only 3.23% of 11th graders proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. Many of the elementary schools in Bessemer also have low proficiency rates, with less than 30% of students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics and Science.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as the Bessemer schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 52.63% to 88.13%. This indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying challenges faced by these schools and their students. While the overall performance is concerning, the data also shows that some schools, like Abrams Elementary School, are able to achieve higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas, indicating the potential for improvement with the right strategies and resources across the Bessemer City school district.
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