Chisholm Elementary School
Chisholm Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Chisholm Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Chisholm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Chisholm Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Rankings
Chisholm Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chisholm Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1188 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 19% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 17% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 80% | 33% |
| White | 3% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Chisholm Elementary School is Childrens Center (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland Gardens Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Montgomery Montgomery Childrens Specialty Center Vocational School
0.7 miles
2853 Forbes Dr
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445 0.7 n/a n/a - Montgomery Highland Gardens Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 455 students10
1.3 miles
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685 1.3 PK-5 455 - Montgomery Morningview Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 562 students10
2.1 miles
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028 2.1 K-5 562 - Montgomery Childrens Center Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 92 students10
2.3 miles
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4850 2.3 PK-12 92 - Montgomery Capitol Heights Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 607 students10
2.5 miles
116 Federal Dr
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 260-1000 2.5 6-8 607
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