Summary:
The 36553 zip code area is home to two schools - McIntosh Elementary School and McIntosh High School, both part of the Washington County school district. These schools face significant challenges, with consistently low statewide rankings and academic performance well below state and county averages.
McIntosh Elementary School has been ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama elementary schools over the past 3 years, with test scores significantly lagging behind state and county benchmarks. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 82.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with a rate of 14.8%. Similarly, McIntosh High School has been in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama high schools, with 0% proficiency in 11th grade math for the past two years. The high school has an even higher free/reduced lunch rate of 90.71%, one of the highest in the state.
Despite the challenges, there are some positive metrics, such as McIntosh High School's relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90.0%. However, the overall picture suggests systemic issues that need to be addressed, including resource inequities, student support services, and community engagement. Improving outcomes at these schools will require a concerted effort to tackle the root causes of their underperformance and provide the necessary support for students and families in this high-poverty community.
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