Summary:
The 35903 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, spread across two different school districts - Etowah County and Gadsden City. While the schools in the area vary in their academic performance and student demographics, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance and a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. In contrast, Adams Elementary School has struggled academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state and county averages, and a very high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high-need student population.
The data also reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the schools in the Etowah County district (Hokes Bluff) and the Gadsden City district (Adams, Donehoo Elementary, and Litchfield Middle), suggesting that factors beyond just the school's location, such as district-level policies and resources, may be contributing to these differences. Additionally, the schools with a more homogeneous white student population (Hokes Bluff) tend to outperform the more racially diverse schools, raising questions about the potential impact of racial diversity on academic outcomes.
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