Summary:
The 35548 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Brilliant School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 268 students. Brilliant School is part of the Marion County school district, which is ranked 48th out of 135 districts in the state of Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Brilliant School has a 90.0% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, but also a 14.8% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores vary significantly across grade levels and subject areas, with some grades and subjects exceeding the county and state averages, while others are significantly below. Notably, 3rd and 4th grade English and Math scores are above the county and state averages, but 11th grade scores are significantly below.
Brilliant School has a high percentage of students (77.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population. The school also spends $11,628 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio. These factors suggest the school may be facing challenges in providing consistent, high-quality education across all grade levels and subjects, despite its above-average graduation rate.
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