Summary:
The 35222 zip code area of Birmingham, Alabama is home to two elementary schools: Hayes K8 and Avondale Elementary School. While both schools are part of the Birmingham City district, Avondale Elementary School consistently outperforms Hayes K8 across several key metrics, including statewide rankings, test scores, and free and reduced lunch rates.
Avondale Elementary School is the standout school in this data set, with a statewide ranking of 463 out of 680 Alabama elementary schools, compared to Hayes K8's ranking of 679 out of 680. Avondale also has significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. Additionally, Avondale has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively more advantaged student population.
Both schools, however, face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and relatively low spending per student. The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes, and addressing issues of educational equity and student engagement should be a priority for these schools and the district.
Thank you for your feedback!