Summary:
The city of Pinson, Alabama is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in Pinson face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high percentages of disadvantaged students, there are a few standout schools that show promise.
Kermit Johnson School, an elementary school, has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across grades 3-5 compared to the other Pinson schools and the county/state averages. Similarly, Rudd Middle School stands out for having relatively higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts across grades 6-8 compared to the other Pinson schools and county/state averages. However, the overall academic performance at the Pinson schools is consistently below the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages, especially at the high school level.
The Pinson schools serve a predominantly disadvantaged population, with high percentages of minority students and students from low-income families. This is reflected in the schools' high free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 54.43% at Pinson Elementary to 81.05% at Pinson Valley High School. Additionally, the per-student spending at the Pinson schools is generally lower than the state average, and the student-teacher ratios are relatively high, which may contribute to the academic underperformance. Targeted interventions, equitable resource allocation, and a focus on effective instructional practices in key subject areas could be crucial in driving improvements and better serving the Pinson community.
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