Summary:
The 35805 zip code area of Huntsville, Alabama is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Huntsville City School District. These schools serve a diverse student population with high rates of economic disadvantage, leading to significant achievement gaps compared to district and state averages.
Among the elementary schools, McDonnell Elementary School stands out with the highest percentage of Hispanic students (56.44%) and the highest free/reduced lunch rate (85.04%), as well as the lowest test scores, ranking in the bottom 10% of Alabama elementary schools. Similarly, Morris Elementary School has the highest percentage of African American students (43.3%) and the second-highest free/reduced lunch rate (90.29%), with relatively low test scores in the bottom 15% of the state. In contrast, Ridgecrest Elementary School has the highest percentage of Hispanic students (49.51%) and the second-highest free/reduced lunch rate (85.32%), but its test scores are slightly better than the other low-performing elementary schools, ranking in the bottom 15-20% of Alabama.
Overall, the schools in the 35805 zip code area face significant challenges, with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged and minority students leading to stark performance gaps compared to district and state averages. While the data reveals some bright spots, such as relatively stronger English language arts scores at Providence Elementary, addressing the achievement gaps and supporting these schools will require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs and challenges of the communities they serve.
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