Summary:
The 36587 zip code area in Alabama is home to three elementary schools: J E Turner Elementary, Wilmer Elementary School, and Tanner Williams Elementary School. Among these, Tanner Williams Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, with strong test scores, a high statewide ranking, and a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients.
Tanner Williams Elementary consistently outperforms the Mobile County and state averages in both math and English/language arts across multiple grade levels. In contrast, the other two schools, Wilmer Elementary and J E Turner Elementary, have more mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the county/state and others below. Tanner Williams Elementary also has a higher per-student spending of $10,125, compared to $9,866 at Wilmer Elementary and $9,846 at J E Turner Elementary.
The racial compositions of the schools vary, with J E Turner Elementary and Tanner Williams Elementary being predominantly white, while Wilmer Elementary has a more diverse student body with a significant Hispanic population. The free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios are relatively similar across the three schools, suggesting that these factors alone may not fully explain the differences in academic performance. Further investigation into the specific educational practices, resources, and community factors that contribute to Tanner Williams Elementary's success could provide valuable insights for improving performance at the other schools in the area.
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