Elementary Schools in Calhoun County

The Calhoun County school district in Alabama is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools share a common district, they exhibit a wide range of academic performance, demographic compositions, and resource levels. Some standout schools in the area include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, as well as White Plains Elementary School and Alexandria Elementary School, which also outperform the Calhoun County and Alabama averages on key academic measures.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district. For instance, math proficiency rates range from as low as 9.33% to as high as 72.13% across the different schools and grade levels. Similarly, English proficiency rates vary from 39.19% to 90.16%. These disparities suggest potential inequities in resources, teaching quality, or other factors that contribute to student success. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of white students and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced-price lunch tend to have the strongest academic performance, raising questions about the role of socioeconomic factors in student outcomes.

Despite being part of the same school district, the elementary schools in Calhoun County exhibit a wide range of performance, resource levels, and demographic compositions. This indicates the need for a closer examination of district-level policies and resource allocation to ensure more equitable outcomes across all schools. The SchoolDigger rankings and star ratings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the relative performance of the schools, which can be valuable for parents, policymakers, and educators in understanding the strengths and areas for improvement within the district.