Summary:
The 35214 zip code area of Birmingham, Alabama is home to two elementary schools - South Hampton K8, a public school, and Legacy Prep, a public charter school. While both serve students in the same geographic region, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.
South Hampton K8 stands out as the stronger performing school, with higher proficiency rates across various subject areas and grade levels compared to both the Birmingham City district and the state of Alabama. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 68.63% of 3rd graders at South Hampton K8 were proficient or better in math, far exceeding the district's 26.51% and the state's 45.47%. Additionally, South Hampton K8 has a more favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.8 compared to Legacy Prep's 23.
In contrast, Legacy Prep has struggled academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across the board. The school's statewide ranking has also been in the bottom quartile of Alabama elementary schools in recent years. While both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, the data suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership and instructional practices, may be contributing to the divergent performance between the two institutions.
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