Summary:
The Attalla City school district in Alabama consists of three schools: Attalla Elementary School, Etowah High School, and Etowah Middle School. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across these schools.
Etowah High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 47th out of 378 Alabama high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school maintains a high 90% four-year graduation rate and relatively low dropout rates. However, it lags behind the state average in Math, Science, and English proficiency for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Attalla Elementary School outperforms the state in English/Language Arts proficiency across 3rd-5th grades but struggles in Math and Science.
The data also reveals concerning trends across the district. All three schools have chronic absenteeism rates higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Additionally, the schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.63% to 84.7%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The variation in per-student spending, with Etowah High School spending the most and Etowah Middle School spending the least, may be a factor in the disparities in academic performance.
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