Summary:
The city of Sardis City, Alabama is home to two schools - Sardis High School and Sardis Middle School. While the schools share similarities in their racial makeup and student-teacher ratios, there are notable differences in their academic performance, student socioeconomic status, and per-student spending.
Sardis High School stands out for having a relatively high percentage of Hispanic students (10.62%) compared to the state average. However, both Sardis High School and Sardis Middle School perform below the Etowah County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests across multiple subject areas and grade levels. Sardis Middle School faces additional challenges, with a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.1%) compared to Sardis High School (63.36%).
The data also reveals a notable difference in per-student spending, with Sardis High School spending $9,558 per student and Sardis Middle School spending $7,295 per student. While the student-teacher ratios are similar between the two schools, the disparity in funding may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance. Overall, the analysis suggests that the middle school population in Sardis City faces greater socioeconomic challenges and academic struggles compared to the high school, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success across the district.
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