Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cullman Child Development 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cullman Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cullman Child Development Center's student population of 155 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cullman Child Development 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 Cullman Child Development Center is 0.33, 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
#1153 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Cullman Child Development Center's ranking?
Cullman Child Development Center is ranked #1153 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cullman Child Development Center often compared to?
Cullman Child Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Vestavia Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cullman Child Development Center?
The graduation rate of Cullman Child Development Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cullman Child Development Center?
155 students attend Cullman Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cullman Child Development Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cullman Child Development Center?
Cullman Child Development Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cullman Child Development Center offer ?
Cullman Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cullman Child Development Center part of?
Cullman Child Development Center is part of Cullman County School District.
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