Summary:
Zip code 36527, encompassing the Spanish Fort and Loxley area of Alabama, is home to three elementary schools—Spanish Fort Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School, and Stonebridge Elementary—all serving grades PK through 6 within the Baldwin County district, which itself ranks in the top quarter of Alabama districts.
These schools are standout performers, with all three ranking in the 85th percentile or higher statewide. Rockwell Elementary is the academic leader, earning a 5-star rating and the highest state rank (59th of 686), along with the best math scores in the zip code and the lowest student-to-teacher ratio at 12.9:1. Spanish Fort Elementary is a close second, also earning 5 stars and posting the highest English scores in 5th grade (90.57%) and the best science scores in 4th grade (75.76%). Stonebridge Elementary, while ranked slightly lower (102nd), boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area at just 3.6%—a third of the state average—and the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (13.87%).
Across the board, these schools dramatically outperform state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, where proficiency rates range from 75% to 92.77% compared to state averages in the 56-69% range. Chronic absenteeism is exceptionally low across all three schools (3.6% to 7.0% vs. 12% statewide), and math performance, while more variable, still exceeds state norms. One notable area for attention is the significant decline in 5th grade math at Spanish Fort Elementary, which dropped from 74.29% to 49.06% year-over-year. Overall, this zip code offers a highly supportive educational environment with strong family engagement, making it an excellent choice for families prioritizing academic achievement.
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