Summary:
The 35221 zip code area in Alabama is home to two high schools - Wenonah High School and Midfield High School. Both schools are underperforming compared to state and district averages, ranking 338th and 369th out of 374 Alabama high schools, respectively, for the 2024-2025 school year. The schools have a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low performance, and the Birmingham City and Midfield City school districts they belong to are also ranked very low, at 113th and 134th out of 135 districts in Alabama.
Academically, both schools struggle, with proficiency rates on the Summative Assessments for 11th-grade students significantly below the state averages in mathematics, science, and English. For example, in 2024-2025, only 1.32% of Wenonah High School students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.71%. Additionally, both schools have higher dropout rates than the state average, with Wenonah High School at 6% and Midfield High School at 7%.
The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility at these schools, 84.9% for Wenonah High School and 86.57% for Midfield High School, suggest that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the schools' low performance. The data indicates that these schools require targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes, focusing on improving academic instruction, providing additional resources and support for students, and addressing socioeconomic barriers.
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