Summary:
In zip code 36266, there is exactly one elementary school, Lineville Elementary School, a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 6th grade with an enrollment of 459 students in the Clay County district.
Lineville Elementary School presents a fascinating profile of contrasts. The school is a clear leader in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, often exceeding state averages, but it struggles in Mathematics. For example, in 3rd grade, the ELA proficiency rate is an impressive 81.03% compared to a 48.28% proficiency rate in math—a nearly double gap. The school also shows strong 4th-grade science scores at 57.63% proficiency, well above the state average. However, math proficiency lags behind state averages in most grades, with only 6th grade exceeding the state benchmark. The school's overall state ranking has improved over the past three years, moving from the 66th percentile to the 62nd percentile, indicating positive momentum despite the math challenges.
Economically, the school serves a population where 67.97% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.4%—better than both the district (11.4%) and state (12.0%) averages. The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1, and per-student spending is $8,744. The most dramatic finding is the year-over-year volatility in test scores, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency soaring from 52.24% to 81.03% and 3rd-grade math jumping from 36.76% to 48.28% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. This suggests either a significant change in instruction or a particularly strong cohort of students. Overall, Lineville Elementary School demonstrates resilience and excellence in literacy and science despite economic challenges, though targeted math intervention could yield substantial gains.
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