Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flowers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Flowers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flowers Elementary School is 0.40, 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Flowers Elementary School?
394 students attend Flowers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Flowers Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flowers Elementary School?
Flowers Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flowers Elementary School offer ?
Flowers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Flowers Elementary School part of?
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