Summary:
Zip code 35765, encompassing the rural community of Pisgah, Alabama, is served by a single elementary school: Rosalie Elementary School, part of the Jackson County district, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
For parents considering this area, Rosalie Elementary School offers a unique K-8 structure with a small enrollment of 173 students, meaning children stay in the same school community for up to nine years. The school shows a clear split in academic performance: English proficiency is generally strong, hovering near or above state averages across all grades (ranging from roughly 58% to 67%), while mathematics proficiency lags significantly, particularly in 5th grade where only 6.67% of students meet proficiency standards compared to 39.06% statewide. Interestingly, math performance improves dramatically in middle school, with 7th grade math proficiency reaching 45.45%—nearly double the state average of 24.46%—suggesting instructional strengths that could be applied to earlier grades. The school holds a 2-star rating and has seen its state percentile rank slip from the 45th to the 39th percentile over the past three years, indicating that while performance is stable, other Alabama schools are improving faster.
A significant concern for families is chronic absenteeism, which stands at 18.6%—about 55% higher than both the district (12.7%) and state (12.0%) averages. With roughly 32 students chronically absent, this likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. The student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1 is relatively high, and 59.54% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting the economic disadvantages many families face. However, the school does have bright spots, including strong 7th grade math and near-average 8th grade science scores, and per-student spending of $11,068 suggests reasonable resource allocation. Parents should be aware that with only 15-20 students per grade, year-to-year test scores can fluctuate dramatically, making single-year comparisons less reliable for assessing long-term trends.
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