Summary:
The 74730 zip code area is home to two schools - Calera Elementary School and Calera High School, both part of the Calera school district. Based on the available data, Calera Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, with consistently higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and more efficient spending per student compared to the high school.
Calera Elementary has outperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3-5, while Calera High School has lower proficiency rates than the state average in these core subjects for 11th grade. Additionally, Calera Elementary has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and spends less per student than the high school, suggesting it operates more efficiently. However, Calera Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio than the high school, which may be an area for further investigation.
The significant difference in spending per student between the two schools ($4,217 more per student at the high school) is noteworthy and warrants further analysis to understand the reasons behind this disparity. Additionally, the declining statewide ranking of Calera Elementary over the past few years is a potential concern that may require additional scrutiny to identify the underlying factors. Overall, this analysis highlights the strengths of Calera Elementary School and identifies opportunities for improvement at Calera High School to optimize educational outcomes for students in this community.
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