Summary:
The city of Valley, Alabama is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Beulah Elementary School and concerning trends at others like Fairfax Elementary School and W.F. Burns Middle School.
Beulah Elementary School stands out as a relatively strong performer, ranking 257 out of 687 Alabama elementary schools in 2021-2022 with a 3-star rating. The school has relatively strong test scores, with 3rd-6th grade math and English proficiency rates often exceeding the Lee County and state averages. However, 6th-grade math proficiency has been declining, dropping from 40% in 2022-2023 to 19.15% in 2023-2024, which warrants further investigation.
In contrast, Fairfax Elementary School and W.F. Burns Middle School have consistently low test scores, particularly in math, indicating a need for more support and resources to improve academic outcomes. These schools also have high free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in their performance. The disparities in academic performance and resource allocation between the schools in the Chambers County school system raise concerns about educational equity that warrant further investigation.
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