Geraldine School
Tel:
(256)659-2142
- Geraldine School serves 1,191 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 grown by 6% 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 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Geraldine School is 0.56, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #807 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 18% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 61% | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Crossville Crossville High School Grades: 9-12 | 599 students
1.4 miles
5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962
(256)528-7858 1.4 9-12 599 - Crossville Crossville Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 606 students
4.0 miles
15755 Al Hwy 68
Crossville, AL 35962
(256)925-0300 4.0 K-3 606 - Crossville Crossville Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 786 students
4.1 miles
63 Justice Street
Crossville, AL 35962
(256)528-7859 4.1 4-8 786 - Albertville Asbury Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 537 students
8.3 miles
1966 Asbury Road
Albertville, AL 35951
(256)878-6221 8.3 PK-5 537 - Albertville Asbury High School Grades: 6-12 | 538 students
8.3 miles
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256)878-4068 8.3 6-12 538
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