Summary:
The city of Castleberry, Alabama has only one school, Conecuh County Junior High School, which serves grades PK-8. This small school of just 100 students has consistently underperformed compared to the Conecuh County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests in both math and English. With a high 77% free and reduced lunch rate, the school faces significant challenges related to poverty and economic disadvantage among its student population.
Conecuh County Junior High School's test scores are particularly concerning, with just 6.67% of 3rd graders and 28.57% of 5th graders proficient in math, compared to county and state averages of 37.76% and 42.16%, and 37.13% respectively. The school's English proficiency rates, while slightly better, still lag behind the district and state, with 26.67% of 3rd graders and 50% of 5th graders meeting proficiency standards, compared to 51.55% and 41.24% in the county, and 62.8% and 63.07% statewide.
Despite its small size and high poverty rates, Conecuh County Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1, which could present opportunities for more personalized attention and support. However, the school's consistently low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and significant underperformance on key metrics suggest that additional funding, resources, and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve educational outcomes for the students of Castleberry.
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