The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 85%) for the 2010-11 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
339 students

Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
22 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
85%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%

Hispanic
(10-11)6%
4%

Black
(10-11)92%
35%

White
(10-11)2%
58%

Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a

Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
44%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%

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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Going Elementary Sch-magnet?
339 students attend Going Elementary Sch-magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Going Elementary Sch-magnet students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Going Elementary Sch-magnet offer ?
Going Elementary Sch-magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Going Elementary Sch-magnet part of?
Going Elementary Sch-magnet is part of Birmingham City School District.
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