Summary:
The schools in Monroe County, Alabama include 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools, serving students from a range of backgrounds. While the district faces challenges with high poverty and chronic absenteeism, the data reveals some standout schools that are outperforming the county and state averages.
Excel High School, an alternative school, stands out with relatively strong performance, including higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English across multiple grade levels, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 90%. Similarly, J U Blacksher School, another alternative school, has better than average test scores in several subject areas, particularly in 3rd-5th grade English and 8th grade science. In contrast, Monroeville Elementary School, the lowest performing school in the data set, still manages to outperform the county and state in 3rd grade English proficiency.
Across the district, the schools have a 90% 4-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, but a concerning dropout rate of 6.6% and chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, significantly above the state target of 10%. The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64% to 95%, indicate significant economic disadvantage. While per-student spending varies widely, from $7,869 to $15,708, the alternative schools generally spend more and have lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their stronger performance.
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