Summary:
The 35816 zip code in Huntsville, Alabama is home to a single elementary school, Sonnie Hereford Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Based on the available data, Sonnie Hereford Elementary does not appear to be a standout school in the area, as its academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages.
Sonnie Hereford Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (65.3%) and a significant Hispanic population (18.99%). However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 92.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles, as only 12.86% of 3rd-6th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 31.14% for the Huntsville City district and 42.16% for the state of Alabama.
The school's performance has been consistently low over the past three school years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 635 out of 687 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 582 out of 684 in 2023-2024. This suggests that Sonnie Hereford Elementary may need additional resources, support, and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gaps between its diverse student population and their peers across the district and state.
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