Summary:
In zip code 36720, there is exactly one elementary school, ABC Elementary, serving grades PK through 6 in the rural Alberta, AL area, with a total enrollment of 103 students.
ABC Elementary is part of the Wilcox County district, which ranks in the bottom 10% of Alabama districts. The school itself consistently ranks in the bottom 12% of elementary schools statewide, with its best recent performance in the 12th percentile. A very high percentage of students (80.58%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating significant economic need in the community. On a positive note, the school has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 1.0%, compared to 14.9% for the district and 12.0% for the state, meaning students are consistently showing up to class. The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 14.7, allowing for more individualized attention.
Academically, proficiency rates are well below state averages across all subjects and grades. In math, proficiency ranges from 9.09% in 6th grade to 18.18% in 3rd grade, compared to state averages around 45%. English scores are stronger but still lag, with 3rd grade at 45.45% (state: 64.75%) and 6th grade dropping to just 18.18% (state: 56.77%). Science proficiency in 4th grade is 23.08% versus the state's 50.23%. A notable trend is a sharp decline in performance from 3rd/4th grade to 6th grade, suggesting students fall further behind as they approach middle school. The school spends a substantial $15,352 per student, yet this high spending has not translated into strong academic results. While early English skills show some relative strength, the combination of high spending, excellent attendance, and low achievement points to significant challenges that require targeted interventions, especially for upper elementary grades.
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