Serving 598 students in grades 5-8, Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkshaw Magnet School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Clarkshaw Magnet School?
598 students attend Clarkshaw Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Clarkshaw Magnet School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkshaw Magnet School?
Clarkshaw Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clarkshaw Magnet School offer ?
Clarkshaw Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Clarkshaw Magnet School part of?
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