Summary:
Zip code 35160 in Talladega, AL, is served by a single middle school, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School, which enrolls 302 students in grades 4 through 6 and is part of the Talladega City school district.
Because this is the only school in the area serving these grades, its performance is identical to the district's in every metric. The school stands out for its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.2%, which is nearly half the state average of 12.0%, despite 84.44% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This strong attendance record is a positive foundation. However, academic proficiency lags significantly behind state averages across all subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, math proficiency ranges from 19.83% in 4th grade down to just 10.47% in 6th grade, compared to state averages of 42.07% and 35.22% respectively. English scores are stronger, with 5th grade reaching 44.68% proficiency, the school's best subject-grade combination, though still about 25 points below the state. Science is the weakest area, with only 18.97% of 4th graders proficient versus 50.23% statewide.
Year-over-year trends show slight math improvements across all grades, but English results are mixed, with 5th grade declining. The most concerning pattern is the downward math trajectory as students advance, with 6th grade proficiency dropping to roughly half of 4th grade levels. For parents, this school offers a safe, consistently attended environment, but academic support is clearly needed, especially in math and science. The strong attendance culture suggests students are engaged, providing a solid base for targeted instructional interventions to close the significant achievement gaps.
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