Summary:
The 35543 zip code area in Alabama is home to two schools - Phillips Elementary School and Phillips High School, both part of the Marion County school district. While the high school has a graduation rate of 90%, both schools face challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a predominantly low-income student population.
Phillips Elementary School has relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments, ranging from 25-65% across different grade levels and subjects, often below county and state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, significantly above the county and state averages. In contrast, Phillips High School has a more mixed performance, with some grades and subjects performing better than others compared to county and state averages.
Both schools serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with over 70% of the student population falling into this category. This suggests that the schools serve a predominantly low-income community, which may contribute to the academic challenges observed. Additionally, the per-student spending at both schools is relatively low, with the elementary school spending $9,355 and the high school spending $10,836 per student, which may be a factor in the schools' performance and could indicate a need for additional resources and funding to support student success.
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