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Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School

2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605

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Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School serves 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Dr Robert W Gilliard 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (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 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School's student population of 728 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

728 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School 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 Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#995 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

81%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

53%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

92%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mobile County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School's ranking?

Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School?

728 students attend Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School?

Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School offer ?

Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School part of?

Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education