Summary:
The 31643 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with low proficiency rates and high poverty levels, there are also some bright spots that could provide valuable insights.
Brooks County Middle School stands out as the strongest performer, with the highest proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments compared to the Brooks County and state averages, particularly in Algebra I. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5. In contrast, Delta Innovative School, an alternative high school, has the lowest performance metrics overall but stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio of 11, which could indicate more individualized attention for students.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in this area and the state averages, particularly in core academic subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests that students in this community may be facing significant challenges that are impacting their academic achievement. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $4,855 at Delta Innovative School to $13,396 at Brooks County High School, could indicate disparities in resource allocation that may be contributing to the performance gaps. Despite these challenges, the extremely high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all four schools point to widespread economic disadvantage in the community, which likely plays a significant role in the academic challenges faced by these schools.
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