Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Je Terry 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Je Terry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Je Terry Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Je Terry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Je Terry Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#778 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
40%
32%
White
48%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Je Terry Elementary School's ranking?
Je Terry Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Je Terry Elementary School?
105 students attend Je Terry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Je Terry Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Je Terry Elementary School?
Je Terry Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Je Terry Elementary School offer ?
Je Terry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Je Terry Elementary School part of?
Je Terry Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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