Summary:
The 36904 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools, Choctaw County Elementary and Choctaw County High School, both of which are struggling to meet state academic standards. These schools serve students from the Choctaw County district and face significant challenges, including low test scores, high rates of economic disadvantage, and a lack of meaningful progress over time.
Choctaw County Elementary is ranked 572 out of 684 Alabama elementary schools and has a 1-star rating, while Choctaw County High School is ranked 359 out of 378 Alabama high schools and has a 0-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. For example, Choctaw County Elementary's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was just 16% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 42.16%, and Choctaw County High School's 11th-grade Math proficiency rate was 0%, compared to the state average of 23.12%.
The high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility at both schools, 77.53% at Choctaw County Elementary and 82.66% at Choctaw County High School, indicate a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools are still struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes, suggesting that the allocation and utilization of resources may be an area for further investigation and improvement. The lack of progress over time, with the schools' rankings and ratings remaining stagnant or even declining, underscores the need for a comprehensive, long-term strategy to drive sustainable improvements in these underperforming institutions.
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