Summary:
The schools in zip code 36854 consist of 6 institutions across two different school districts - Lee County and Chambers County. This area is home to 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, providing education to students from a range of backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
Among the standout schools in this area, Beulah Elementary School emerges as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Alabama elementary schools and outperforming county and state averages in English language arts. Fairfax Elementary School also stands out for its relatively high proficiency rates in English language arts, while Beulah High School is the highest-performing high school in the group, ranking in the top 50% of Alabama high schools.
The data reveals significant disparities in student performance and demographics across the schools in this area. While the more racially diverse schools, such as W.F. Burns Middle School, tend to underperform compared to the less diverse schools, the relationship between poverty and academic achievement is also evident, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch generally struggling the most. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios may be contributing to the performance gaps, and further investigation into the root causes could help inform strategies to support all students in the region.
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