Summary:
The city of Prichard, Alabama is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (WD Robbins Elementary, Whitley Elementary, and Grant Elementary) and 1 high school (CF Vigor High School), serving students from grades K-12. While the schools in Prichard face significant challenges, a few standout schools and key insights can be gleaned from the data.
Among the elementary schools, WD Robbins Elementary stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts, outpacing the Mobile County and state averages. However, the school struggles in mathematics, with proficiency rates well below the county and state. In contrast, Grant Elementary performs relatively well in both English Language Arts and mathematics, though still below the county and state averages. At the high school level, CF Vigor High School has the lowest performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English Language Arts well below the county and state averages, and a declining statewide ranking over the past three years.
Across the schools in Prichard, there are several key insights to consider. The schools have a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 95.76% to 100% at the elementary level, and extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 86.11% at CF Vigor High School to 97.88% at Grant Elementary. This suggests that the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the academic performance issues observed. Additionally, the stark performance gaps between the schools in Prichard and the county/state averages, particularly in mathematics and science, highlight the need for targeted support and resources to improve educational outcomes for students in this community.
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