Summary:
The 36040 zip code area in Lowndes County, Alabama is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lowndes County school district. While the schools face significant challenges, with most students coming from low-income households, JacksonSteele Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with stronger academic results than the other elementary schools.
JacksonSteele Elementary has the highest proficiency rates on state assessments, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students outperforming their peers at the other elementary schools in both Math and English. The school has also improved its statewide ranking from 0 stars to 2 stars in recent years. In contrast, the other schools in the area, including Central Elementary and Hayneville Middle, struggle to meet state averages, with proficiency rates as low as 3.45% in 3rd grade Math.
While the per-student spending at these schools is higher than the state average, the student population is predominantly African American and from low-income households, with free and reduced-price lunch eligibility rates ranging from 91.47% to 98.87%. This correlation between poverty and lower academic achievement highlights the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the students and communities served by these schools in the 36040 zip code area.
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