The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%) for the 2011-12 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)34%
5%
Black
(11-12)62%
34%
White
(11-12)2%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)2%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Gibson Elementary School?
252 students attend Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gibson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gibson Elementary School part of?
Gibson Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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