Summary:
The 35214 zip code area in Birmingham, Alabama is home to two elementary schools: South Hampton K8 and Legacy Prep. While both schools serve predominantly low-income, African American student populations, South Hampton K8 appears to be the stronger performer, with higher test scores across most grade levels and subject areas compared to the Birmingham City district and the state of Alabama.
South Hampton K8 has a student enrollment of 513 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.5, compared to 404 students and a ratio of 25.2 at Legacy Prep. In the 2023-2024 school year, 85.11% of 3rd graders at South Hampton K8 were proficient or better in English, compared to just 42.84% for Birmingham City and 62.8% for the state of Alabama. In contrast, Legacy Prep has significantly lower test scores, with proficiency rates often below 20% in math and English.
The data suggests that factors beyond just student demographics and poverty levels, such as lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, may be contributing to the stronger academic performance at South Hampton K8. However, both schools face significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement, given the high-poverty student populations they serve. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be needed to help improve outcomes, particularly at Legacy Prep.
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