Summary:
In zip code 35019, there is just one elementary school, Parkside Elementary School, which is part of the Cullman County district and serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade with a total enrollment of 379 students.
For parents considering this area, Parkside Elementary School offers a unique PK-8 structure, meaning your child could stay in the same school from early childhood through middle school. The school holds a 2-star rating and ranks 349th out of 686 schools in Alabama, placing it in the 49th percentile. This ranking has been stable over the past three years, indicating consistent performance. The student-teacher ratio is 17.1, and per-student spending is $11,427. A majority of students (54.62%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a largely low-income student body. The chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7%, which is higher than both the district (10.6%) and state (12.0%) averages, and is worth noting as a potential concern for consistent learning.
Academically, the school shows a clear split between subjects. In English, Parkside Elementary School performs competitively, with proficiency rates ranging from 54.29% in 8th grade to an impressive 80.49% in 5th grade, outperforming state averages in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. Science is a hidden strength, with 4th-grade proficiency at 52.08% and 8th-grade at 62.86%, both exceeding state averages. However, Mathematics is inconsistent and often below state averages in lower grades, with 5th-grade proficiency at just 19.51% compared to the state's 39.06%. A notable exception is 8th-grade math, where proficiency soars to 48.57%, far surpassing the district (27.87%) and state (26.36%). Year-over-year data shows a concerning decline in math proficiency for most grades, such as 3rd grade dropping from 50% to 33.33%. This suggests a need for targeted math intervention, while the school's strong English and science programs provide a solid foundation to build upon.
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