Summary:
The 36862 zip code area in Alabama is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 virtual), and 0 alternative schools. These schools serve a predominantly African American student population and face significant challenges, particularly in terms of academic performance and economic disadvantage.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School and John P Powell Middle School stand out as the largest schools in the area, with high percentages of African American students (78.78% and 74.42%, respectively) and extremely high rates of economic disadvantage (88.1% and 95.35% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch). These schools also perform significantly below state and county averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 4.35% to 46.55% across different subjects and grade levels.
In contrast, Inspire Virtual Academy, a public virtual high school, has a much higher percentage of white students (79.03%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50%). However, the school's academic performance data is not available, making it difficult to assess its effectiveness. Overall, the schools in the Chambers County district face significant challenges that will require a comprehensive approach to address the educational and socioeconomic needs of the communities they serve.
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