Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Selma Street 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 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Selma Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Selma Street Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Selma Street 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 Selma Street Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
63%
32%
White
18%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Selma Street Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Selma Street Elementary School often compared to?
Selma Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heard Elementary School, Kelly Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Selma Street Elementary School?
413 students attend Selma Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Selma Street Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selma Street Elementary School?
Selma Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Selma Street Elementary School offer ?
Selma Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Selma Street Elementary School part of?
Selma Street Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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