Summary:
Zip code 36562 is home to a single elementary school, Perdido Elementary School, a PK-8 institution in Perdido, Alabama, serving 572 students within the Baldwin County district.
Perdido Elementary is a solid, mid-sized school with a 4-star rating and a 74th percentile state ranking, showing strong overall performance. Its greatest strengths are in the early grades and in English/language arts, where it beats state averages at every grade level—4th grade English is particularly impressive at 82% proficiency versus 59% statewide. Science in 4th grade also shines at 71%, well above the state’s 50%. The school has made remarkable year-over-year gains, jumping 124 spots in the state rankings and improving 8th grade science by nearly 20 percentage points. With a favorable 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio and chronic absenteeism (11.8%) below the state average, the learning environment appears healthy and engaged.
The most significant concern is math proficiency, which declines sharply as students advance. While 3rd and 4th grade math exceed state averages (55% and 62% respectively), 7th grade math drops to just 21%—below the state average of 24%. This 41-point spread between 4th and 7th grade math suggests a curriculum gap or need for targeted intervention in upper grades. Similarly, 8th grade science (54%) falls well short of the district average (71%), even though 4th grade science excels. For parents, this means the school provides a strong foundation in early elementary years, but families should be aware that math support in grades 6-8 may be necessary to maintain proficiency as coursework becomes more challenging.
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