The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Jemison Elementary School
Jemison Elementary School serves children from prekindergarten through third grade in the town of Jemison, part of the Chilton County school system. Because the school ends at third grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and the testing picture is limited to what the state assesses at those early grades. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet.
The student body is large for an elementary school serving only through third grade, with enrollment spread across the grades from pre-K up. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a majority of families face economic challenges. Racially and ethnically, the school is diverse. White students make up roughly half the enrollment, Hispanic students represent a little over a third, and Black students account for a smaller but meaningful share. Smaller numbers of students identify as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available data.
State testing results are available only for third grade, the sole tested grade in this building. In English language arts, about half of third graders met the proficiency benchmark. In math, the share was smaller, with roughly a quarter of students scoring at the proficient level. These are single-year results, so there is no trend line to compare against. The district-level comparison set was too small to position the school relative to other districts in Chilton County on proficiency.
The community context of Jemison shows a modest housing market. Home values in the area have risen a bit over the past year, and they sit well below the national median. Renting is a realistic option for many families, as the estimated rent burden is relatively low compared to national norms. The local economy reflects broader national conditions in terms of unemployment and household income.
A parent considering Jemison Elementary will find a school that serves a high-needs population through the primary grades. The academic results in third grade suggest that reading proficiency is an area of relative strength compared to math, though both subjects offer room for growth. Because the school transitions students to another building after third grade, families will want to learn about the upper elementary school experience as part of their overall planning. The district brief turned up no recent school-level policy changes or initiatives to report, so families may wish to contact the school or district directly for information on curriculum, class size, enrichment programs, and support services for students who are behind grade level.
The school’s size means that it is a busy place with many children in each grade, which may suit families who prefer a larger school environment with more peers. The economic makeup of the student population is heavily weighted toward lower-income households, and the ethnic diversity gives Jemison Elementary a noticeably varied student mix compared to many Alabama schools serving similar rural areas. For a family looking for a starting point in Chilton County schools, this is a school worth visiting and asking detailed questions about instruction, intervention, and how the school prepares students for the next stage of their education.
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