Summary:
The 35476 zip code area in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and resources.
Among the standout schools in the area is Lloyd Wood Education Center, an alternative school with a strong 90.0% 4-year graduation rate and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7. Another high-performing school is Crestmont Elementary School, which boasts test scores that exceed the Tuscaloosa County and Alabama averages in both math and English.
However, the data also reveals areas of concern, such as the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% across all schools and the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity among the student populations. Additionally, the Tuscaloosa County School District, which oversees these schools, is ranked 84 out of 135 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement in overall district performance.
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