Summary:
The 35206 zip code area of Birmingham, Alabama is home to 5 schools serving primarily elementary and middle school students. These schools are part of the Birmingham City school district, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout school in this set is Christian School, which outperforms the district and state averages on key metrics like mathematics and English/Language Arts proficiency. Christian School has a 2-star rating, while the other schools in the area have 0 or 1 star ratings. The other schools, including Barrett Elementary, Robinson Elementary, Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle, and i3 Academy Phase 2, all perform significantly below district and state averages.
The schools in this area serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, with 75% to 92.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This likely contributes to the overall low performance of these schools, highlighting the need to address equity and opportunity gaps in the education system. While i3 Academy is also represented in the data, the majority of schools fall under the Birmingham City school district, which is struggling overall with a low ranking and 1-star rating.
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