Elementary Schools in Sylacauga City

The Sylacauga City school district in Alabama is home to two elementary schools: Indian Valley Elementary School and Pinecrest Elementary School. These schools serve students from diverse racial backgrounds, with Sylacauga City having a relatively balanced mix of White and African American students across the two campuses.

Academically, Pinecrest Elementary School's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally on par with or slightly below the Sylacauga City and Alabama state averages, but its 4th-grade Science proficiency scores are higher than the city and state averages. Both schools, however, have a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating they are performing below average compared to other elementary schools in Alabama. The schools' rankings have fluctuated in recent years, with Pinecrest Elementary School's statewide ranking ranging between 382 and 428 out of 684-687 elementary schools in the state.

Socioeconomic challenges are evident in both schools, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, 74.88% at Pinecrest and 66.37% at Indian Valley. This suggests the schools serve communities with significant economic hardships, which could have implications for resource allocation, support programs, and strategies to address the needs of their diverse student populations. Overall, the Sylacauga City elementary schools present a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, highlighting the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to enhance the schools' effectiveness and support the academic and social-emotional growth of their students.