Summary:
Zip code 35747 in Grant, Alabama, is served by two elementary schools—Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School (grades PK-4) and Kate D Smith DAR Intermediate School (grades 3-5)—which share a campus and together enroll about 854 students under the Marshall County district, a system ranked in the bottom third of Alabama schools.
For parents, the standout story here is attendance and English performance. Both schools post chronic absenteeism rates near 2.5%, compared to a 12% state average—meaning kids in this area show up to class at an exceptional rate. Academically, the Intermediate School is the clear leader, especially in English: its 5th-grade proficiency hits 80%, far above the state’s 69.5% and the district’s 57.4%. The Elementary School is more modest, ranking in the 63rd percentile statewide with a steady 3-star rating over three years. However, math is a weak spot across both schools—every grade level trails the state average, with 5th-grade math at just 35.8% proficiency, a 44-point gap compared to that same grade’s English score.
One unusual finding: the two schools share an address but report very different economic profiles—28.75% free/reduced lunch at the Elementary School versus 53.25% at the Intermediate School. That makes the Intermediate School’s strong English results even more notable given its higher poverty rate. Also, the Elementary School has no test score data reported, even though it serves grades 3-4, suggesting the Intermediate School handles most testing. With a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1 and per-student spending around $8,167, resources are moderate, but the attendance culture and literacy gains suggest these schools are using what they have effectively. Overall, this campus offers a reliable, stable option with pockets of excellence in reading, though families should be aware that math support may be needed.
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