Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Childrens 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Childrens Center's student population of 72 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Childrens Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childrens Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
57%
32%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childrens Center's ranking?
Childrens Center is ranked #960 out of 1,285 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Childrens Center?
The graduation rate of Childrens Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Childrens Center?
72 students attend Childrens Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Childrens Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Childrens Center?
Childrens Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Childrens Center offer ?
Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childrens Center part of?
Childrens Center is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Childrens Center located?
Childrens Center is located in the Capitol Heights neighborhood of Montgomery, AL.
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