Covington County Board of Education: An Overview
Covington County School District in Alabama serves a diverse student population within its network of schools. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the district, covering student demographics, academic performance, financial information, and other key aspects.
District Profile
Covington County School District is located in Covington County, Alabama. The district encompasses a range of schools, including:
- Preschools: 0
- Elementary Schools: 6
- Middle Schools: 5
- High Schools: 3
The Covington County School District operates eight schools.
Student Demographics
The student body at Covington County School District exhibits significant diversity. As of a recent reporting period, the racial and ethnic composition is as follows:
- White: 41.1%
- Black or African American: 49.6%
- Hispanic/Latino: 4.2%
- Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
- Two or More Races: 4.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% (not included in breakdown due to enrollment of 0%)
- Race or ethnicity was unspecified for 0% of students
The district’s minority enrollment is 60%.
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Gender distribution is relatively balanced, with 49% of students being female and 51% male.
A significant portion of the student population is economically disadvantaged. A total of 84.3% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced-price meal program.
Data regarding the percentage of students learning English is not available (N/A).
Teachers and Staff
Covington County School District employs a dedicated team of educators and support staff. As of the 2023-2024 school year, there were 195 full-time classroom teachers. All teachers (100.0%) within the district are licensed. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1, which is lower than the state average of 13:1. The district also employs 5 full-time counselors.
Academic Performance
Student performance in Covington County School District is assessed through standardized tests. Proficiency levels are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states, and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.
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Here's a summary of proficiency levels across different school levels:
- Elementary Schools: 39% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 52% tested at or above that level for math.
- Middle Schools: 33% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 47% tested at or above that level for math.
- High Schools: 28% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 59% tested at or above that level for math.
Other academic indicators include a high school college readiness score of 7.8 and a high school graduation rate of 100.0%.
Finances
Covington County School District's financial information provides insights into its resource allocation. The district spends $12,163 per student each year. It has an annual revenue of $39,087,000.
Additional Information
School information is provided by the government. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer.
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