Summary:
The 35211 zip code area of Birmingham, Alabama is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While these schools face significant challenges, with Oxmoor K5 and Hemphill Elementary School standing out as relatively stronger performers, all of the schools in this area are struggling academically and have consistently low statewide rankings.
Oxmoor K5 has the highest overall test scores, with 3rd-5th grade math and English proficiency rates often exceeding the Birmingham City and Alabama state averages. Hemphill Elementary School has the second-highest test scores, with strong performance in 3rd grade math and English, as well as 4th grade English. However, all 4 schools have significantly lower test scores than the state averages, particularly in math, suggesting that students in this area are struggling academically and may need additional support and resources to improve their performance.
The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 75% at all schools) indicate that these schools serve communities with significant economic challenges, which likely contributes to the academic struggles observed. Additionally, all 4 schools have consistently low statewide rankings, with West End Academy and Richard Arrington Elementary ranking in the bottom 20% of Alabama elementary schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and improvement efforts in this area.
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