Summary:
The city of Alpine, Alabama has only one elementary school, Sycamore School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Located in Talladega County, Sycamore School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 276th out of 684 Alabama elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 368th out of 680 in 2024-2025.
Sycamore School's academic performance has been mixed, with its 3rd grade math proficiency (16.33%) significantly lower than the county (33.21%) and state (45.47%) averages in 2024-2025. However, the school's 4th and 5th grade math proficiency rates were closer to or above the county and state averages. In English language arts, Sycamore School's 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates were generally on par with or slightly below the county and state averages. The school's 4th grade science proficiency rate was also lower than the county and state averages.
Sycamore School serves a relatively high-need student population, with 77.35% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.6 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the national average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% in 2023-2024 is also higher than the national average. These factors suggest that the school may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its students and help them succeed academically.
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