Summary:
The 36371 zip code is home to a single middle school, South Dale Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Dale County school district. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it faces challenges related to student academic achievement, socioeconomic factors, and resource allocation.
South Dale Middle School's test score performance varies across grade levels and subjects, with some areas exceeding state averages while others fall below. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 157th out of 442 Alabama middle schools in 2023-2024 to 206th out of 437 in 2022-2023, indicating inconsistent performance relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 78.29% in 2023-2024, suggesting significant economic challenges for the student population.
The school's per-student spending of $8,049 for the 2018-2019 school year and a student-teacher ratio of 19.2 for the 2023-2024 school year provide important context for the resources available to the school and its ability to support student learning. These factors, combined with the school's mixed academic performance, indicate areas for potential improvement and the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of the student population.
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