Best Public Schools in Mc Calla, AL


Summary:

The city of McCalla, Alabama is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and face varying academic challenges, with some standout performers and others struggling to keep up with county and state averages.

The clear standout in the area is Lake View Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 40% of Alabama elementary schools and outperforms the Tuscaloosa County and state averages in English language arts. This school has a predominantly white student population (76.72%) and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (53.06%) compared to the other schools in the area. In contrast, McAdory Elementary School has a higher percentage of African American students (60.27%) and free/reduced lunch recipients (61.17%), yet it still manages to outperform the Jefferson County and state averages in some subject areas, demonstrating the potential for schools to overcome demographic challenges.

The other schools in the area, McAdory Middle School and McAdory High School, have lower overall performance, with McAdory Elementary's performance declining from a 3-star to a 2-star rating over the past 3 years. This trend is concerning and warrants further investigation to identify the underlying causes and potential interventions to improve the school's academic outcomes. Overall, the schools in McCalla, Alabama face a range of demographic and academic challenges, but the success of Lake View Elementary and McAdory Elementary suggests that with the right resources and strategies, these schools can achieve strong results for their students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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