Summary:
The 35752 zip code in Alabama is home to a single public elementary school, Hollywood Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (77.6%), with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students. While the school's performance on state assessments is mixed compared to the Jackson County and Alabama averages, it faces significant challenges, particularly in mathematics proficiency.
Hollywood Elementary School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in mathematics generally lower than the county and state averages, especially in 4th and 7th grades. In English language arts, the school's performance is more competitive, with some grades exceeding the county and state. However, the school's 4th-grade science proficiency rate is lower than the county and state. The school's high percentage of students (83.06%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the student population faces significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it appears to be well-resourced, with above-average per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. However, these factors alone have not translated into strong academic outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 295 out of 687 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 484 out of 684 in 2023-2024. This downward trend in performance is concerning and indicates the need for targeted interventions and data-driven decision-making to support the school's improvement efforts.
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