Summary:
The zip code 36088 contains a single public middle school, Tuskegee Institute Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 213 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
Tuskegee Institute Middle School has a predominantly African American student population, with 93.43% of students identifying as such. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently in the bottom tier of Alabama middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite the school's academic struggles, its per-student spending of $10,878 is relatively high compared to the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and school improvement.
The school's high poverty rate, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the students. Additionally, the lack of diversity within the school's student population is an area that warrants further exploration and consideration. Overall, the data suggests that Macon County and the state of Alabama need to provide targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes at Tuskegee Institute Middle School.
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