Summary:
Geneva City Schools, serving zip code 36340 in Geneva, Alabama, is a highly ranked district (#18 out of 139 in the state) comprising three public schools—Mulkey Elementary School (PK-5), Geneva Middle School (6-8), and Geneva High School (9-12)—with a combined enrollment of 1,229 students.
The standout story is Geneva High School, which made a remarkable leap from a 3-star to a 5-star rating in a single year, jumping to #28 in the state (93rd percentile) and achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate. Its 11th-grade math proficiency (54.93%) is more than double the state average (27.21%), and science scores improved dramatically to 56.34%. Mulkey Elementary School provides consistent excellence, maintaining 4-star ratings for three straight years, with standout 5th-grade math (71.91% proficient vs. 39.06% state) and English (86.52% vs. 69.53%) scores. Geneva Middle School also exceeds state averages in every subject, particularly in 7th-grade math (50.62% vs. 24.46% state) and English (74.07% vs. 55.25% state).
Across the district, all three schools outperform state averages in nearly every grade and subject, despite roughly half of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. The district's per-student spending varies notably, with the high school receiving $12,182 compared to $8,327 at the middle school, which may contribute to its success. One area of concern is Geneva Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1%, which is higher than both its elementary (5.0%) and high school (6.9%) counterparts, though it hasn't yet impacted academic results. Additionally, 4th-grade science at Mulkey Elementary (41.57%) falls below the state average (50.23%), suggesting an opportunity for improvement in early science education. Overall, this district offers a strong, well-rounded education with exceptional math performance and a high school that has become a model of rapid, comprehensive improvement.
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