Summary:
The city of Eight Mile, Alabama is home to three schools: two elementary schools (CollinsRhodes Elementary School and Indian Springs Elementary School) and one high school (Mattie T Blount High School). These schools serve a predominantly African American student population, with some racial segregation evident across the schools. While the elementary schools show pockets of academic success, the overall performance across the district, as compared to the Mobile County and state averages, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support.
Indian Springs Elementary School stands out as a bright spot, with the highest percentage of white students and the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and mathematics among the three schools. In contrast, CollinsRhodes Elementary School serves a student population that is 96.1% African American and has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges. Despite these challenges, CollinsRhodes Elementary School's 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate is relatively strong, though still below the county and state averages.
Across all three schools, the proficiency rates in mathematics and science are significantly lower than the county and state averages, suggesting a need for improvement in these core subject areas. Mattie T Blount High School stands out as the lowest-performing school, with the lowest proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English Language Arts among the three schools. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the schools indicate that the community faces significant economic challenges, which may require additional resources and targeted support to address the unique needs of these students.
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