Summary:
The 35802 zip code area of Huntsville, Alabama is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with Virgil Grissom High School and Jones Valley Elementary School standing out as top performers in the region.
Virgil Grissom High School has consistently ranked among the top 40-60 high schools in Huntsville City over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 11th-grade students outperforming the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages in math, science, and English. Similarly, Jones Valley Elementary School has been a top performer, ranking in the top 200 elementary schools in Alabama and earning a 4-star rating, particularly in English/Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals notable performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones, such as Whitesburg Middle School and Roger B Chaffee Elementary School. Additionally, the schools show varying levels of racial diversity and economic disadvantage, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, which may be related to the observed differences in academic outcomes. While higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better performance, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, play a significant role in student success.
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