Elementary Schools in Midfield City

There is only one elementary school located in Midfield City, Alabama - Midfield Elementary School. Serving grades PK-4, Midfield Elementary has an enrollment of 390 students, the majority of whom are African American (86.41%) and come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (84.36% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite having higher per-student funding than the state average, Midfield Elementary's academic performance is significantly below state benchmarks across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, only 9.72% of 3rd graders scored proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 43.61%. Similar gaps exist in 4th grade math, 4th grade science, 3rd grade English, and 4th grade English. As a result, Midfield Elementary has been ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama elementary schools for the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and demographics may be contributing to Midfield Elementary's poor academic outcomes. Further investigation into areas such as teaching quality, curriculum, school leadership, and student engagement could help identify the root causes and inform targeted interventions to improve student performance and provide a high-quality education for the Midfield City community.