Gwin Elementary School
Tel:
(205)439-2600
- Gwin Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 teacher:student 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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gwin Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gwin Elementary School is 0.62, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #145 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 19% | 33% |
| White | 56% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Ira F Simmons Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 828 students
0.0 miles
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2100 0.0 6-8 828 - Birmingham Green Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 478 students
1.5 miles
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2500 1.5 K-5 478 - Birmingham Bluff Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 661 students
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569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2800 2.1 K-5 661 - Birmingham Riverchase Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 697 students
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
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