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University Charter School Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Livingston, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 368 students. This school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and commitment to serving students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
University Charter School Elementary has a relatively diverse student body, with 52.99% White, 42.12% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. This is notable compared to the nearby Livingston Junior High School and York West End Junior High School, which have student populations that are predominantly African American (over 98%). The school has consistently outperformed the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English/Language Arts, with 78.43% of 3rd graders, 74.51% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 62.8%, 58%, and 63.07%, respectively. Additionally, University Charter School Elementary has a statewide ranking in the top half of Alabama elementary schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, a significant improvement from its 2-star rating in 2018-2019.
Despite the school's academic success, it faces socioeconomic challenges, with 47.01% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that University Charter School Elementary is effectively serving a population with significant economic challenges. While the school outperforms the state in English/Language Arts, its mathematics performance has been more mixed, indicating an area for potential improvement. The contrast between University Charter School Elementary and the nearby Sumter County schools, which have significantly lower academic performance and rankings, highlights the potential impact of the charter school model and the University Charter School District's efforts to provide a higher-quality education.
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