Summary:
The 35748 zip code area is home to two schools - Madison County High School and Madison County Elementary School. While the high school is a standout performer, ranking in the top 10% of Alabama high schools, the elementary school lags behind, ranking in the bottom half of the state. This stark contrast in school performance suggests a need to investigate the factors contributing to the gap between the two institutions.
The high school outperforms the county and state averages in 11th-grade test scores for math, science, and English, and has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 35.4%. In contrast, the elementary school performs better than the county and state in English test scores but struggles in math and science. It also has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 58.74%, indicating potential socioeconomic differences between the two school communities.
Interestingly, the elementary school spends significantly more per student than the high school, yet the high school outperforms the elementary school on test scores. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors that drive student achievement beyond just funding levels. Additionally, the high school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the elementary school, which could be an area to explore further to understand any potential impacts on academic outcomes.
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