Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Blocton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
West Blocton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Blocton Elementary School is 0.29, 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend West Blocton Elementary School?
278 students attend West Blocton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Blocton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Blocton Elementary School?
West Blocton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Blocton Elementary School offer ?
West Blocton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Blocton Elementary School part of?
As a grandparent of a kindergarten student at West Blocton Elementary School, I have been very impressed with the parental/teacher involvement. The office staff as well, have been very helpful and knowledgeable with the events and activities of the students.
- Posted by Parent - nanar
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