Summary:
The 36274 zip code is home to a single middle school, Handley Middle School, which serves grades 4-8 and has a total enrollment of 497 students. While the school is ranked 212 out of 439 Alabama middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its academic performance in certain areas, particularly mathematics, is below the state average.
Handley Middle School's math proficiency rates across grades 4-8 range from 15.56% to 28.87%, which are significantly lower than the state average of 24.08% to 41.76%. However, the school's English/Language Arts proficiency rates are more mixed, with some grades performing above and some below the state average of 54.48% to 67.41%. Science proficiency rates for grades 4 and 8 are 34.02% and 42.22%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 42.61% and 41.51%.
The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 71.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This may contribute to the academic challenges observed. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18:1 could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, while Roanoke City district's Handley Middle School faces some performance issues, it also has the potential to improve with targeted interventions and support.
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