Summary:
The city of Bessemer, Alabama is home to 13 schools across two school districts - Bessemer City and Jefferson County. This includes 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in Bessemer, Oak Grove High School ranks 164th out of 371 Alabama high schools and has the highest test scores, with 18.82% of 11th graders proficient or better in math, 23.53% in science, and 27.06% in English. Oak Grove Elementary School also stands out, ranking 286th out of 680 Alabama elementary schools and having the highest test scores, with 50% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and 55.13% of 5th graders proficient or better in English. In contrast, Bessemer City High School ranks 342nd out of 371 high schools, with only 2.08% of 11th graders proficient in math.
The data reveals significant disparities between the schools in the Bessemer City and Jefferson County districts, with the Bessemer City schools generally having lower statewide rankings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and resources to support the lower-performing schools and help close these achievement gaps.
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