Summary:
The 35752 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Hollywood Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 181 students. The school is part of the Jackson County school district, which is ranked 55 out of 135 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hollywood Elementary School's academic performance is generally below the Jackson County and Alabama state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 0% (5th grade) to 35.71% (6th grade), compared to the county average of 40.12% to 46.97% and the state average of 39.31% to 45.47%. The school's performance in English Language Arts is slightly better, with proficiency rates ranging from 41.67% (4th grade) to 71.43% (3rd grade), compared to the county average of 63.27% to 71.84% and the state average of 56.51% to 67.41%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which is higher than the state average.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $12,708 and lower student-teacher ratio of 15.9, both of which are above the state average, the school's academic performance remains below the county and state averages. This suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as instructional quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's challenges. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 84.53%, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact academic achievement.
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