Summary:
The 36274 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the region, with some standout institutions like Handley High School and Knight Enloe Elementary School leading the way.
Handley High School has shown impressive improvement, moving from 215th in the state rankings in 2021-2022 to 80th in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in 11th-grade proficiency for Mathematics, Science, and English. In contrast, Handley Middle School and Handley High School generally perform below the state average in Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels.
The data also highlights the importance of early literacy development, with Knight Enloe Elementary School outperforming the state average in 3rd-grade proficiency for Mathematics and English. However, the racial diversity of the schools in the area is a concern, as the more diverse Handley Middle School and Handley High School tend to have lower proficiency rates in Mathematics compared to the predominantly white Rock Mills Junior High School. This highlights the need to address potential equity and opportunity gaps for students of color in the region.
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