Summary:
The 35677 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Waterloo High School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 340 students. Waterloo High School stands out as the only school in the area, and it is part of the Lauderdale County school district, which is ranked 48th out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Waterloo High School's student population is predominantly White (94.12%), with small percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Lauderdale County and Alabama state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, with only 15.79% of 11th-grade students proficient in Mathematics compared to 21.58% for the county and 23.12% for the state. Additionally, a high percentage (73.24%) of Waterloo High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.
The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,603, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 15.1, which is slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio of 15:1 or lower. These factors suggest that Waterloo High School may be underfunded or struggling to attract and retain qualified teachers, which could contribute to the school's academic challenges and the need for additional resources and support to improve student outcomes.
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