Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jemison Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Jemison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jemison Elementary School is 0.58, 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Jemison Elementary School?
740 students attend Jemison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jemison Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jemison Elementary School?
Jemison Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jemison Elementary School offer ?
Jemison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jemison Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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