Summary:
The 35019 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, Parkside Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 380 students. Parkside Elementary has a predominantly white student population (87.37%) and a high percentage of students (71.32%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the community.
Academically, Parkside Elementary's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 263rd out of 687 Alabama elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 332nd out of 684 in 2023-2024. The school is consistently rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. While the school's 8th-grade English proficiency rate (79.17%) is significantly higher than the state average (51.42%), its 6th-grade math proficiency rate (11.43%) is much lower than the state average (31.56%), suggesting room for improvement in certain subject areas.
Compared to the Cullman County district and the state of Alabama, Parkside Elementary's academic performance often lags behind the averages, indicating that the school may face challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and fluctuating performance over time suggest that there are opportunities for the school to focus on improving student outcomes and ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed.
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