Arab City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,603 students in Arab City School District. Arab City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Arab City School District are Arab Elementary School, Arab High School and Arab Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Arab City School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Arab City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.arabcityschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (256) 586-6011 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,472 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,603 Students | 740,387 Students |
| # of Teachers | 158 Teachers | 42,060 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Arab City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6 out of 138 school districts (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 6,925 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 25 Students | 10,746 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 68 Students | 58,511 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 7 Students | 243,146 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 33% |
| # of White Students | 2,465 Students | 403,662 Students |
| % White Students | 95% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 837 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 26 Students | 16,560 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 104 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 198 | 54,877 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 192 | 56,316 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 175 | 55,468 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 204 | 57,386 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 208 | 58,396 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 196 | 57,546 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 186 | 55,235 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 200 | 55,345 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 180 | 54,934 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 200 | 57,297 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 194 | 55,313 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 178 | 53,914 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 188 | 52,840 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $9,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,763. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,422 is less than the state median of $10,762. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $25 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $27 MM | $31 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,603 | $10,763 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,422 | $10,762 |
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Arab City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Arab Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 68%241 8th Ave NeRank:10/Top 5%10
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Grades: 3-5 | 608 students
- Rank: #22.Arab High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%511 Arabian Dr NeRank:10/Top 10%10
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Grades: 9-12 | 760 students
- Rank: #33.911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Grades: 6-8 | 566 students
- Rank: #44.121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Grades: PK-2 | 669 students
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