Serving 167 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Kilby Laboratory School?
167 students attend Kilby Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kilby Laboratory School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilby Laboratory School?
Kilby Laboratory School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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 Lauderdale County School District.
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