Summary:
The 36425 zip code area is home to a single alternative public school, J F Shields High School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 197 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American, making up 98.48% of the enrollment.
While J F Shields High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1, its academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally lower than the county and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rates in Mathematics (0%), Science (5.26%), and English (5.56%) are significantly below the Monroe County and state averages. The school's strongest performance is in 3rd and 4th-grade English, where proficiency rates are higher than the county and state, but still below 55%.
The school's high percentage of students (92.39%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the lack of racial diversity, with only 1.02% of students identifying as White, may be a concern and could impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. To address these challenges, J F Shields High School may require targeted interventions and support to improve academic achievement and better serve the unique needs of its student population.
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