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West End Academy

1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West End Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (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

West End Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West End Academy's student population of 503 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West End Academy 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 West End Academy is 0.17, 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)
#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West End Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West End Academy 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.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West End Academy 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 West End Academy 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
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West End Academy 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West End Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West End Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West End Academy 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 West End Academy 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
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West End Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West End Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of West End Academy 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
79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West End Academy 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West End Academy 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 West End Academy's ranking?
West End Academy is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West End Academy often compared to?
West End Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hemphill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend West End Academy?
503 students attend West End Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West End Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West End Academy?
West End Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West End Academy offer ?
West End Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West End Academy part of?
West End Academy is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is West End Academy located?
West End Academy is located in the Oakwood Place neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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