Summary:
The 36617 zip code area of Mobile, Alabama is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Mobile County school district. While the district faces challenges, with a ranking of 96 out of 137 in the state, a few standout schools in this area are worth highlighting.
Holloway Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades compared to other schools in the area and the county/state averages. In contrast, The Pathway has the lowest student-teacher ratio but also the lowest overall academic performance, ranking in the bottom 1% of Alabama elementary schools. The Continuous Learning Center, an alternative high school, has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other high school in the area, but its academic performance is also significantly lower.
Across the schools in this zip code, there are significant disparities in academic achievement, with most schools performing well below the county and state averages, especially in Math. The high poverty levels, with over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at several schools, suggest these communities face significant challenges. While increased funding may not be the sole solution, addressing the complex needs of these schools and their students will require a multifaceted approach to support their academic and social-emotional development.
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