Gwin Elementary School
Gwin Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gwin Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gwin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Gwin Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Gwin Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Gwin Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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 | #159 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 47% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 46% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 18% | 33% |
| White | 55% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hoover City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gwin Elementary School is Crossroads School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ira F Simmons Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Ira F Simmons Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 828 students10
0.0 miles
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100 0 6-8 828 - Birmingham Green Valley Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 478 students10
1.5 miles
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500 1.5 K-5 478 - Birmingham Bluff Park Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 661 students10
2.1 miles
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800 2.1 K-5 661 - Birmingham Riverchase Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 697 students10
2.4 miles
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400 2.4 K-5 697 - Birmingham Crossroads School Alternative School Grades: 6-12
2.8 miles
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800 2.8 6-12 n/a
School Reviews
Recent Articles
While students are enjoying time off this summer, school district officials across the country are grappling with the issues associated with Common Core Standards, as well as plenty of opposition from parents and teachers.
As more schools return to in-person learning, teachers and parents find themselves dealing with the trauma and stress created by the pandemic.
After more than a year of remote learning, schools are finally returning to in-person instruction but how has the pandemic changed the face of public education and what will it look like moving forward?
