Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36109


Summary:

The 36109 zip code area in Montgomery, Alabama is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. These schools serve a predominantly minority student population and face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English well below state averages.

Dalraida Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the area, with the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics and English across grades 3-5. The school also has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively more advantaged student population. In contrast, Goodwyn Middle School struggles the most, with proficiency rates as low as 1-4% in Mathematics across grades 6-8.

The schools in the 36109 zip code area serve a high-need community, with most schools having free/reduced lunch rates above 80%. This economic disadvantage likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the schools. Additionally, there is significant variation in per-student spending, with Flowers Elementary spending nearly $2,200 more per student than Morningview Elementary. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the impact on student outcomes across the Montgomery County school district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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