Summary:
The city of Irondale, Alabama is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Based on the available data, Shades Valley High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 25% of high schools in Alabama. In contrast, the other two schools, Irondale Middle School and Irondale Community School, appear to be underperforming relative to state and county averages.
Shades Valley High School's standout performance is evident in its strong test scores, which exceed the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages in Math, Science, and English. The school also has a more balanced racial makeup compared to the other Irondale schools, and it achieves these results with relatively efficient resource allocation, spending less per student than the state average.
In contrast, Irondale Middle and Irondale Community have significantly lower test scores, often less than half the state average, and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the lowest-performing schools in Alabama. These schools serve student populations that are majority minority and have higher concentrations of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting potential equity issues and the need for additional resources and support.
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