Summary:
The 36553 zip code area is home to two schools - McIntosh Elementary School and McIntosh High School, both of which have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of schools statewide based on the SchoolDigger rankings. These schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
Both schools have predominantly non-white student bodies, with McIntosh Elementary being 53.28% African American, 22.54% Native American, and 6.56% two or more races, and McIntosh High being 60% African American and 20.54% Native American. Academically, the schools perform well below state and county averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 16.67% of 3rd graders at McIntosh Elementary being proficient in math, compared to 42.16% statewide.
Despite the high spending per student at both schools, the persistent low performance and lack of progress over multiple years suggest that the challenges these schools face are deep-seated and have not been adequately addressed. This raises concerns about the quality of education and resources available to students in this Washington County area, and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the issues of educational equity and access.
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