Summary:
The city of Clay, Alabama has only one public school, Clay Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students and significant percentages of White and Hispanic students. While Clay Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with test scores below the state average in some areas but above the Jefferson County district average, the school faces economic challenges, with nearly half of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Clay Elementary School's test scores in mathematics are below the state average but above the district average in most grades, while its English Language Arts proficiency rates are above the district average but below the state average. The school's 4th-grade science proficiency rates are also below both the district and state averages. Despite these academic challenges, Clay Elementary has been consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
With only one school in the data set, there are no clear standout schools to highlight. However, the information provided suggests that Clay Elementary School faces a unique set of challenges, including a diverse student population, economic needs, and academic performance that lags behind the state average in several areas. Further analysis of the district and state context, as well as potential strategies for improvement, would be necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the school's situation and opportunities for growth.
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