Summary:
The elementary schools located in Escambia County, Alabama serve students from grades K-5 across 5 campuses. While the schools in this district face challenges common to many rural and economically disadvantaged areas, one school, Flomaton Elementary School, stands out as a consistent top performer.
Flomaton Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Alabama elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, Flomaton had significantly higher proficiency rates than the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, including 70%+ proficiency in 3rd and 4th grade math. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch students at 55.14% and a lower student-teacher ratio of 18.9, factors that likely contribute to its strong academic outcomes. In contrast, other schools in the district like Rachel Patterson Elementary and Huxford Elementary struggle to meet state and county performance benchmarks.
Across the district, high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 48% to 77%, indicate significant economic challenges facing many students. This likely contributes to the achievement gaps observed between schools and within individual schools. While spending per student does not seem to be the primary driver of academic outcomes, the data suggests a relationship between lower student-teacher ratios and higher performance. With Flomaton Elementary leading the way, the Escambia County school district has an opportunity to learn from its top-performing school and implement strategies to raise the bar for all students.
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