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Washington K8

115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington K8 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 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Washington K8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington K8's student population of 567 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
567 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Washington K8 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 Washington K8 is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1087 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington K8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington K8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington K8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington K8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington K8 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
36%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington K8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington K8 and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington K8 and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington K8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington K8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington K8 and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington K8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington K8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington K8's ranking?
Washington K8 is ranked #1087 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Washington K8 often compared to?
Washington K8is often viewed alongside schools like Princeton School, Sun Valley Elementary School, Phillips Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Washington K8?
567 students attend Washington K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Washington K8 students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington K8?
Washington K8 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington K8 offer ?
Washington K8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Washington K8 part of?
Washington K8 is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington K8 located?
Washington K8 is located in the North Titusville neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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