Summary:
The city of Glencoe, Alabama is home to three schools - Glencoe Elementary School, Glencoe Middle School, and Glencoe High School - which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. These schools are part of the Etowah County school district.
Glencoe Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, consistently ranking in the top 20-30% of Alabama elementary schools and demonstrating high proficiency rates in English/Language Arts that exceed county and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.7. In contrast, Glencoe Middle School and Glencoe High School struggle more with math proficiency, scoring below the county and state levels.
The schools in Glencoe also vary in their student demographics, with Glencoe Elementary School being the most diverse and Glencoe High School being the least diverse. Additionally, Glencoe Elementary School and Glencoe Middle School serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their higher free/reduced lunch rates. The significant difference in per-student spending between the middle school and high school is also noteworthy and may warrant further investigation.
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