Summary:
The 35962 zip code area in DeKalb County, Alabama is home to three public schools: Crossville Middle School, Crossville High School, and Crossville Elementary School. Unfortunately, these schools are all performing well below average compared to state and county standards, with low test scores, poor school rankings, and high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
Across all three schools, proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the DeKalb County and Alabama state averages. For example, the 8th grade math proficiency rate at Crossville Middle School was only 5.85%, compared to 14.76% in the county and 22.06% statewide. The schools also have very low rankings, with Crossville Middle and High School both in the bottom quartile of their respective school types in Alabama. Additionally, the student populations at these schools are overwhelmingly Hispanic, ranging from 75.78% at Crossville Elementary to 81.43% at Crossville High School.
The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.86% at Crossville High to 93.6% at Crossville Elementary, indicate that the schools serve economically disadvantaged communities. While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are consistent across the three schools, it's clear that more targeted interventions and support are needed to address the systemic challenges facing these institutions and provide a high-quality education for all students in the 35962 zip code area.
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