Summary:
The city of Loachapoka, Alabama is home to two schools: Loachapoka Elementary School and Loachapoka High School. These schools serve a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. While the schools have higher per-student spending compared to state averages, their academic performance, as measured by test scores, lags significantly behind the Lee County and Alabama state averages.
Loachapoka Elementary School stands out for its very high percentage of minority students, with 55.69% African American and 27.25% Hispanic students. Loachapoka High School also has a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 92.41%. Both schools have test scores that are well below state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas, indicating a clear need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.
Despite the higher per-student spending at Loachapoka High School compared to the elementary school, the schools' statewide rankings suggest that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful change. A more comprehensive approach focused on instructional quality, family engagement, and addressing the unique needs of the student population may be necessary to improve the educational outcomes for students in Loachapoka.
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