Summary:
The 35747 zip code is home to a single middle school, Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has consistently ranked in the top half of Marshall County middle schools over the past three years, its academic performance on state assessments has been mixed compared to county and state averages.
In math, 6th grade students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle School perform above the county and state averages, but 7th and 8th grade math scores fall below. In English/Language Arts, however, the school's 6th-8th grade students perform at or above the county and state averages. Additionally, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate is below the state average but above the county average. With over 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school likely faces challenges in supporting the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
Despite these mixed academic results, Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle School has maintained a consistent ranking in the top half of Alabama middle schools, suggesting the school is performing reasonably well overall. However, the school's slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 17.3 compared to the national average of 16 students per teacher may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students. Addressing any learning gaps or instructional challenges in the later middle school grades, as well as exploring ways to optimize staffing and class sizes, could be areas for improvement to further enhance the school's performance.
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