Summary:
The 36580 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Summerdale School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 573 students. The school is part of the Baldwin County school district, which is ranked 33 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 4-star rating.
While Summerdale School has a diverse student population, its academic performance is generally below the county and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts across all grade levels. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 304 out of 687 Alabama elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 410 out of 680 in 2022-2023 and 357 out of 684 in 2023-2024. Its rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars during this period. The school's spending per student is above the state average but below the national average, and it has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio than the national average.
The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Summerdale School suggests that the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student achievement. While the school's relatively strong performance in 3rd grade English indicates potential areas for improvement, the lack of data on other schools in the surrounding area makes it difficult to make meaningful comparisons and identify how Summerdale School is performing relative to its peers. Addressing the school's academic challenges and socioeconomic factors, as well as exploring successful teaching strategies, could be important steps in improving the school's overall performance.
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