Ozark City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Ozark City School District, serving 2,089 students. Ozark City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Public schools in Ozark City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Ozark City School District are Carroll High School, D A Smith Middle School and Harry N Mixon Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Ozark City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ocbe.k12.al.us |
| School District Phone Number | (334) 774-5197 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,089 Students | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 125 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Ozark City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 increased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #95 out of 138 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 32 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 54 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 1,026 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 49% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 898 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 43% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 6 Students | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 68 Students | 16,627 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 34 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 174 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 138 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 159 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 140 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 143 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 147 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 152 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 147 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 159 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 188 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 160 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 185 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 163 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,026 is higher 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 $11,255 is higher 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 | $23 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $24 MM | $31 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,026 | $10,763 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,255 | $10,762 |
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Ozark City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Carroll High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%141 Eagle Way10
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Grades: 9-12 | 696 students
- D A Smith Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50%994 Andrews Avenue10
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Grades: 6-8 | 458 students
- Harry N Mixon Intermediate School Math: 36% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%349 Sherrill Ln10
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Grades: 3-5 | 430 students
- Carroll High School Career Center Vocational School227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Joseph W Lisenby Primary School860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Grades: PK-2 | 505 students
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