Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 35208 zip code - Bush Hills STEAM Academy. This school serves a predominantly low-income, African American student population, with 91.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high spending of $19,712 per student, Bush Hills STEAM Academy has consistently struggled academically, ranking near the bottom of Alabama middle schools in the SchoolDigger rankings over the past few years.
Bush Hills STEAM Academy's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 1.57% of 6th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to 11.75% in the Birmingham City district and 31.56% statewide. This poor performance has led to the school consistently ranking 429th out of 442 Alabama middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, 405th out of 437 schools in 2022-2023, and 418th out of 432 schools in 2021-2022.
Despite the school's struggles, the high spending per student suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Further investigation would be needed to determine the root causes of the school's challenges and identify potential strategies for improvement to better serve the students and community of the 35208 zip code.
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