Summary:
Zip code 35553, serving the Double Springs, AL area, is home to just one elementary school: Double Springs Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 4 within the Winston County district.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that Double Springs Elementary School shows a promising upward trend, though performance varies significantly by grade level. The school’s biggest success story is in 4th grade math, which jumped an impressive 15.4 percentage points in one year, going from 27.4% to 42.9% proficiency—now slightly above the state average. Similarly, 4th grade science improved by 14.6 points, though at 37.1% it still trails the state average by 13 points, making it the school’s clearest area for improvement. In 3rd grade, the school shines in English (69.6% proficiency, nearly 5 points above the state) and math (50%, also above the state average). However, there is a consistent pattern where 4th graders underperform 3rd graders across all subjects, particularly in English where 4th graders are 14 points below the state average. This suggests a possible transition challenge between grade levels that parents may want to monitor.
On the positive side, the school maintains a strong attendance record with an 11.5% chronic absenteeism rate—better than both the district and state averages—which supports learning continuity. With 63.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school faces notable economic challenges, yet still manages to exceed state averages in several early-grade subjects. The student-teacher ratio is 17.4:1, and per-student spending was $10,295 (2018-2019 data). The school’s state ranking improved from 435th to 377th in one year, reflecting its recent academic gains. While the school is currently mid-tier in Alabama, the combination of strong early literacy, dramatic math improvements, and good attendance suggests a positive trajectory worth watching.
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