Summary:
The 36024 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - that collectively serve students from pre-K through 12th grade. Based on the available data, Eclectic Elementary School and Eclectic Middle School stand out as strong performers, consistently ranking among the top schools in Alabama. In contrast, Elmore County High School appears to be a more typical performer, with metrics that are closer to the district and state averages.
Eclectic Elementary School is a particularly impressive institution, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 30% of elementary schools in Alabama. Its students consistently outperform their peers in the Elmore County district and across the state, with 86.87% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English language arts in 2024-2025, compared to 77.72% in the district and 65.34% statewide. Eclectic Middle School also stands out, ranking in the top 25% of Alabama middle schools and boasting impressive 8th grade science proficiency rates that exceed both district and state averages.
While the schools in the 36024 zip code area serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 47.98% to 55.58%, they appear to be providing a quality education. The differences in per-student spending between the elementary/middle schools and the high school suggest that additional resources may be allocated to the high school level, which could contribute to its higher performance. Overall, the data indicates that the schools in this area are generally performing well, with Eclectic Elementary and Eclectic Middle School standing out as particularly strong performers.
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