Serving 161 students in grades 6, School Of Discovery Genesis Center 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 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Discovery Genesis Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Of Discovery Genesis Center's student population of 161 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
School Of Discovery Genesis 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 School Of Discovery Genesis Center is 0.02, 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
#1148 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
99%
32%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 School Of Discovery Genesis Center's ranking?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center is ranked #1148 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend School Of Discovery Genesis Center?
161 students attend School Of Discovery Genesis Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of School Of Discovery Genesis Center students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Discovery Genesis Center?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does School Of Discovery Genesis Center offer ?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is School Of Discovery Genesis Center part of?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center is part of Selma City School District.
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