Summary:
The 35130 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, West Jefferson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 101 out of 135 districts in Alabama and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Jefferson Elementary School faces some significant challenges in terms of academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests in mathematics, science, and English language arts are generally below the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, only 25% of students were proficient, compared to 31.25% in Jefferson County and 45.47% in the state. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which may be contributing to the lower academic achievement.
Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 49.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2 to 1, this does not seem to be translating into higher academic performance. Addressing the school's attendance issues, improving instructional practices, and providing additional resources and support for students from low-income families will likely be key priorities for the school and district in order to improve student outcomes.
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