Summary:
The city of Alpine, Alabama is home to two schools - Sycamore School, an elementary school serving grades PK-5, and Winterboro High School, a secondary school serving grades 6-12. Both schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the schools face significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and limited resources.
Sycamore School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 276th to 368th out of 680-684 Alabama elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the Talladega County and Alabama averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 16-71% across different grade levels and subjects. Winterboro High School has also struggled, with its statewide ranking ranging from 250th to 313th out of 371-378 Alabama high schools over the past 3 years, placing it in the bottom half of high schools in the state. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the Talladega County and Alabama averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 3-55% across different grade levels and subjects.
Both schools face challenges related to limited resources, with Sycamore School spending $10,429 per student and Winterboro High School spending $13,197 per student. Additionally, both schools have relatively high student-teacher ratios, which may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in Alpine, Alabama.
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