Childrens Center serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Childrens Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Childrens Center's student population of 87 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Childrens Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Childrens Center is 0.49, 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
#845 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
67%
32%
White
23%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Childrens Center's ranking?
Childrens Center is ranked #845 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 90%.
How many students attend Childrens Center?
87 students attend Childrens Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Childrens Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% 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 9:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Childrens Center offer ?
Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Childrens Center part of?
Childrens Center is part of Montgomery County School District.
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