Summary:
The 35111 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face a range of challenges, with varying academic performance and socioeconomic factors impacting student outcomes.
McAdory High School stands out with a relatively strong 90.0% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, but its overall performance is below the Jefferson County and state averages. In contrast, McAdory Elementary School has impressive English language arts scores, with 64.65% of 3rd graders and 58.95% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state. However, the school struggles with math performance, with only 30.21% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better.
Lake View Elementary School offers more balanced performance, with 35.54% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in math and 64.46% in English, generally on par with or slightly below the Tuscaloosa County and state averages. Across all schools, the high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 54.45% to 74.33%, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, which may contribute to the observed performance gaps and high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.8%.
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