Summary:
The 35085 zip code area is home to 4 schools - 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While some schools, like Jemison Elementary School, have performed reasonably well, the overall academic performance across the schools is concerning, with most students struggling to meet proficiency standards on state assessments.
Jemison Elementary School has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger, but its 3rd grade math proficiency rates are significantly below the Chilton County and Alabama averages. In contrast, Jemison High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of Alabama high schools and performing poorly on 11th grade assessments. The middle schools, Jemison Intermediate School and Jemison Middle School, also show low proficiency rates, particularly in math.
Across the schools, there are several common challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, low per-student spending, and high student-teacher ratios. Additionally, all four schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 78.79% to 87.85%. These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the academic struggles faced by the schools and their students. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial in improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the students in this area.
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