Summary:
Zip code 35005 in Adamsville, Alabama, is served by two elementary schools—UW Clemon Elementary School (grades PK-5, 590 students) and Adamsville Elementary School (grades K-5, 288 students)—both part of the Jefferson County district, which ranks in the bottom third of Alabama districts.
These two schools offer contrasting strengths. UW Clemon is the larger school and posts stronger 3rd grade scores in both math (30% vs. 18.6%) and English (43% vs. 39.5%), plus a standout 5th grade English result (52% proficiency). However, its performance drops sharply in 4th grade math (9.4%) and science (11.5%). Adamsville counters with much better 4th grade math (27.5% vs. 9.4%) and science (25.5% vs. 11.5%), and it maintains a far lower chronic absenteeism rate (9.1% vs. 15.4%)—nearly half the district average. Adamsville also has a higher student-teacher ratio (19.8:1 vs. 16.9:1) despite spending slightly more per student.
Both schools face significant challenges. They serve predominantly low-income populations (78-80% free/reduced lunch) and trail Alabama state averages by 20-30 percentage points in nearly every subject and grade. The most concerning trend is 5th grade math, where proficiency collapses to just 10.8% at UW Clemon and 8% at Adamsville—a systemic issue across the area. English proficiency consistently outpaces math at both schools, and year-to-year scores fluctuate widely, likely due to small class sizes. While UW Clemon has a slightly better overall state ranking, Adamsville shows more stability and stronger upper-elementary results. Parents should weigh UW Clemon's early-grade advantages against Adamsville's better attendance and 4th grade performance when choosing between these two schools.
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