Summary:
The 35576 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, South Lamar School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 604 students. The school's student body is predominantly White (87.42%), with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students.
South Lamar School generally outperforms the Lamar County and Alabama state averages in mathematics and English language arts proficiency, particularly in the lower grades. However, the school's 11th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 21.95% is lower than the county (16.88%) and state (23.12%) averages. In science, the school's performance is mixed, with some grades exceeding the county and state, while others fall short. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (56.95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.2.
As an alternative school, South Lamar School likely serves a specific population of students with unique educational needs or circumstances, which may contribute to its academic performance patterns. The school's high per-student spending of $9,016 may be an effort to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population. While the school outperforms the county and state in many areas, the lower proficiency rates in 11th-grade mathematics and some science assessments indicate potential areas for improvement, which could be addressed through targeted interventions and support.
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