Claysville School
Claysville School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Claysville 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Claysville School places 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Claysville School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 135 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Claysville 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 Claysville School is 0.29, 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 | #1003 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 33% |
| White | 84% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Claysville School is Guntersville High School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Guntersville Middle School (3.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Guntersville Guntersville Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 438 students10
3.9 miles
901 Sunset Dr
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182 3.9 6-8 438 - Guntersville Guntersville Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 452 students
4.2 miles
1800 Lusk
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364 4.2 PK-2 452 - Guntersville Guntersville High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 604 students10
6.4 miles
14227 Highway 431 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-2046 6.4 9-12 604 - Guntersville Cherokee Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 433 students10
6.5 miles
3300 Highway 79 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3908 6.5 3-5 433 - Guntersville Marshall Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 3-12
7.1 miles
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554 7.1 3-12 n/a
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