Serving 508 students in grades 8, South Girard School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
South Girard 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 South Girard School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend South Girard School?
508 students attend South Girard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Girard School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Girard School?
South Girard School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Girard School offer ?
South Girard School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is South Girard School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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