Summary:
The 36105 zip code area in Montgomery, Alabama is home to two underperforming schools - Bellingrath Middle School and Davis Elementary School. Both schools rank among the lowest in the state, with Bellingrath Middle School ranked 436th out of 439 Alabama middle schools and Davis Elementary School ranked 680th out of 680 Alabama elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The schools also received a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant underperformance.
Academically, the schools struggle across the board, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts well below Montgomery County and Alabama state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 2.65% of 6th graders at Bellingrath Middle School were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 14.83% in Montgomery County and 33.97% statewide. Similarly, at Davis Elementary School, only 5.56% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 28.05% in Montgomery County and 45.47% statewide.
The schools also face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, low graduation rates, and high dropout rates. Additionally, both Bellingrath Middle School and Davis Elementary School serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 96%. Despite the high spending per student at these schools, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to their underperformance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for their students.
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