Summary:
The schools in Midland City, Alabama face significant challenges in serving a high-needs student population. The data set includes information on two schools in the area - Midland City Elementary School and Dale County High School. Both schools consistently perform below the Dale County and state averages in most subject areas, with particularly low scores in mathematics and science.
Midland City Elementary School serves a diverse student population, with 35.32% African American and 5.08% Hispanic students. However, the school has a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 78.81%, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Dale County High School has a slightly higher percentage of white students at 60.43%, but also a high free/reduced lunch rate of 73.38%.
Both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, which likely contribute to their lower academic performance. The data suggests that targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on improving performance in key subject areas may be necessary to address these issues and support student growth and achievement in Midland City, Alabama.
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