Summary:
The 35133 zip code area is home to a single alternative public school, Southeastern School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 835 students. While Southeastern School's racial makeup is predominantly White (73.05%), it also has significant Hispanic representation (23.47%) and a small percentage of African American students (2.99%).
Compared to the broader Blount County district and the state of Alabama, Southeastern School's academic performance is generally lower, particularly in math and science proficiency. The school's math and science scores trail the county and state averages across most grade levels, with the largest gaps in 11th and 8th grades, respectively. While Southeastern School performs better than the county and state in English language arts in the lower grades, this trend reverses in the upper grades, suggesting a need to strengthen the school's ELA curriculum and instruction in the middle and high school years.
Southeastern School's challenges may be exacerbated by its high percentage of students (57.01%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $8,321 is slightly lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 18.9 is higher than the recommended range, which could hinder the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. Addressing these resource constraints and instructional practices could be crucial steps in improving academic outcomes for Southeastern School's students.
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