Summary:
The city of Chickasaw, Alabama is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. While the Chickasaw City school district faces significant challenges, particularly in math and science proficiency, the data reveals pockets of success that could be leveraged to drive improvement across the district.
Chickasaw City Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding district and state averages. However, the school's math proficiency rates lag behind, suggesting a need to focus on improving math instruction. In contrast, the Alabama Destinations Career Academy, an alternative virtual school, performs well in English Language Arts but struggles with math and science, particularly in the upper grades.
Across the district, high poverty levels, as indicated by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest significant economic challenges that may contribute to the overall academic underperformance. The contrasting performance of the schools also presents an opportunity for the district to explore ways to share best practices and collaborate to improve student outcomes, especially in the areas of math and science proficiency.
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