Geraldine School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(256) 659-2142
Geraldine School serves 1,191 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Geraldine 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 35% (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 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Geraldine School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Geraldine School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
Geraldine 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 Geraldine School is 0.57, 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 | #909 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 19% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 60% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Geraldine School is Crossville High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Crossville Middle School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Crossville Elementary School (4.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Crossville Crossville High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 599 students10
1.4 miles
5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7858 1.4 9-12 599 - Crossville Crossville Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 606 students10
4.0 miles
15755 Al Hwy 68
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 925-0300 4 K-3 606 - Crossville Crossville Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 786 students10
4.1 miles
63 Justice Street
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7859 4.1 4-8 786 - Albertville Asbury Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 537 students10
8.3 miles
1966 Asbury Road
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221 8.3 PK-5 537 - Albertville Asbury High School Math: 34% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 538 students10
8.3 miles
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068 8.3 6-12 538
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