Best Public Schools in Valley Grande, AL


Summary:

The city of Valley Grande, Alabama is home to two schools - Valley Grande Elementary School and William R Martin Middle School. These schools serve students in grades K-6 and 7-8 respectively, and face challenges common to many schools in economically disadvantaged areas.

Both schools have relatively low test scores compared to the state average, particularly in mathematics. Only 20% of 3rd-6th graders at Valley Grande Elementary were proficient or better in math, compared to over 37% statewide. However, William R Martin Middle has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 20% to the bottom 40% of Alabama middle schools. This suggests the school may be making progress in addressing its challenges.

The schools in Valley Grande serve a predominantly African American student population, with Valley Grande Elementary at 58.24% and William R Martin Middle at 65.5%. Both schools also have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at over 60%. This indicates the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance. Targeted interventions and support programs could be beneficial in addressing these issues and helping the schools reach their full potential.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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