Summary:
The 35620 zip code area is home to two schools - Elkmont High School and Elkmont Elementary School, both serving the Limestone County district. While Elkmont Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating, Elkmont High School's performance has fluctuated, ranking as high as 156 and as low as 285 out of 374 Alabama high schools in recent years.
Elkmont High School boasts a strong 90.0% four-year graduation rate, but also grapples with a relatively high 5.4% dropout rate and 14.8% chronic absenteeism. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts fall below the Limestone County and Alabama state averages. In contrast, Elkmont Elementary School has outperformed the county and state on several academic measures, particularly in English Language Arts, though it also faces a 14.8% chronic absenteeism rate.
Both schools serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, over 65%, suggesting they may be addressing significant socioeconomic challenges. While Elkmont Elementary is performing better overall, there are opportunities for improvement, especially in Mathematics proficiency. Elkmont High School's fluctuating performance and lower academic outcomes indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to enhance student success.
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