Summary:
The 36250 zip code area in Calhoun County, Alabama is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Calhoun County school district. While the schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly white student population and relatively low student-teacher ratios, their academic performance varies significantly.
The standout school in the area is Alexandria High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 58-66 high schools in the state over the past 3 years and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform notably higher than the county and state averages on state assessments, particularly in English and Science. In contrast, Alexandria Middle School appears to be the weakest performer, with declining statewide rankings and significantly lower student proficiency rates in Math compared to the county and state.
The data also reveals that the schools in the 36250 zip code area serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 58.5% to 65.8%. This, combined with the varying levels of per-student spending across the schools, may be contributing factors to the differences in academic performance observed. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in this area, highlighting the strengths of Alexandria High School and the challenges faced by Alexandria Middle School.
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