Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Linda Nolen Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linda Nolen Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Linda Nolen Learning Center's student population of 63 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Linda Nolen Learning Center 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 Linda Nolen Learning Center is 0.57, 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
#845 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
28%
32%
White
59%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Nolen Learning Center's ranking?
Linda Nolen Learning Center is ranked #845 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Linda Nolen Learning Center often compared to?
Linda Nolen Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linda Nolen Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Linda Nolen Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 78%.
How many students attend Linda Nolen Learning Center?
63 students attend Linda Nolen Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Linda Nolen Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Nolen Learning Center?
Linda Nolen Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Linda Nolen Learning Center offer ?
Linda Nolen Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Linda Nolen Learning Center part of?
Linda Nolen Learning Center is part of Shelby County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/23/2008
Linda Nolen is a wonderful school! My daughter has been attending LNLC for 14 years. The teachers are awesome and we have a wonderful principal and assistant principal who really care about the children. They offer PE, music, art and many other classes for the children. LNLC has been a blessing for my daughter.
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