Summary:
The 35962 zip code area in Alabama is home to three public schools - Crossville Middle School, Crossville High School, and Crossville Elementary School - that collectively serve students from elementary through high school. However, these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state and DeKalb County averages on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.
Across all three schools, proficiency rates in core subjects like math and reading are significantly lower than the state and county averages, with some grades seeing less than 15% of students achieving proficiency. The schools also struggle with low rankings, with Crossville Middle and High School ranked in the bottom quartile of their respective school types in the state, and Crossville Elementary ranked even lower. These academic challenges are likely exacerbated by the high poverty levels in the area, as evidenced by the extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at each school, ranging from 76.86% to 93.6%.
Additionally, the schools in the 35962 zip code have a distinct lack of racial diversity, with Hispanic students making up the majority of the student population, ranging from 75.78% to 81.43%. This lack of diversity may contribute to difficulties in providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students. Despite the schools spending on par with or slightly above the state average per student, the persistent underperformance suggests potential issues with how resources are being allocated and utilized within the district to support student success.
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