Summary:
The 35045 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the schools serve a diverse student population, they face challenges related to high rates of economic disadvantage, with 66-75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Clanton Elementary School stands out as a relatively high-performing school, outperforming the Chilton County and Alabama state averages in 3rd-grade English/Language Arts test scores. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, compared to the other schools in the area. In contrast, Chilton County High School lags behind the county and state averages in 11th-grade Math, Science, and English test scores, indicating a need for improvement at the high school level.
The schools in the 35045 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds represented. Clanton Intermediate School and Clanton Middle School also stand out for their high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, with 74.72% and 72.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, respectively. Despite the challenges faced by these schools, the consistent spending per student across the district suggests that factors beyond just funding may be driving the observed differences in academic performance.
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