Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gwin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Gwin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwin Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Gwin Elementary School?
515 students attend Gwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gwin Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwin Elementary School?
Gwin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gwin Elementary School offer ?
Gwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gwin Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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