Summary:
The city of Atmore, Alabama is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this Escambia County district face significant challenges, with high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, as well as uneven academic performance across the different schools.
Among the standout schools, Huxford Elementary School stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, with 51.16% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and 72.09% proficient or better in English language arts, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Escambia County High School struggles significantly in math, with only 2.3% of 11th graders proficient or better, far below the district and state averages.
The schools in Atmore face significant economic challenges, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 75.28% to 93.89%, indicating high levels of poverty among the student population. This likely contributes to the academic struggles observed, particularly in math performance, and should be a key consideration in developing support and intervention strategies to help all students succeed.
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