Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kilby Laboratory School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kilby Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Kilby Laboratory School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kilby Laboratory School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilby Laboratory School is 0.34, 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
#14 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
7%
32%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kilby Laboratory School's ranking?
Kilby Laboratory School is ranked #14 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Kilby Laboratory School?
166 students attend Kilby Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kilby Laboratory School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Kilby Laboratory School offer ?
Kilby Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kilby Laboratory School part of?
Kilby Laboratory School is part of Florence City School District.
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