Best Public Schools in Zip Code 35463

Summary:

The 35463 zip code in Alabama is home to a single public elementary school, Myrtlewood Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (64.16%) and African American (30.11%), with a significant percentage (55.91%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage.

Academically, Myrtlewood Elementary School's performance is mixed compared to county and state averages. While the school excels in 3rd grade English proficiency (83.67% vs. 55.99% county and 62.8% state), it struggles in areas like 4th grade math proficiency (36.21% vs. 33.29% county and 38.32% state). The school's overall ranking places it at 217 out of 684 Alabama elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's per-student spending of $10,065 is relatively high, but it's unclear how these funds are being allocated to address the needs of the student population.

As the sole school serving the 35463 zip code, Myrtlewood Elementary School plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of the area. While the school has some areas of strength, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the academic needs of its diverse student population and ensuring that the available resources are being used effectively to support student learning and success. Further analysis of the school's budget, resource allocation, and targeted interventions could provide valuable insights to enhance the educational experience for the students of Myrtlewood Elementary School.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)		Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Myrtlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14701 Gainsville Rd	Fosters	35463	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 342-2658	279	15	18.6	55.9%	179 (64.2%)	84 (30.1%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	65.6	217^th of 684 public elementary schools	68.3%		63.9	239^th of 680 public elementary schools	64.9%	22	44.9	36.2	46.6	83.7	62.1	$10,065	$1,838	$8,204

Cities Near Zip Code 35463

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fosters	2.97 mi	1	95^th
Buhl	4.73 mi	3	172^nd
Tuscaloosa	8.53 mi	26	199^th
Coker	8.85 mi	1	89^th
Moundville	9.33 mi	4	242^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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