J U Blacksher School
Tel:
(251)862-2130
- J U Blacksher School serves 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (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 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- J U Blacksher School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 671 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J U Blacksher School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J U Blacksher School is 0.36, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #760 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Black | 12% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J U Blacksher School is Excel High School (14.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Excel High School (14.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Huxford Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huxford Huxford Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 324 students
4.6 miles
637 Huxford Road
Huxford, AL 36543
(251)294-5475 4.6 K-6 324 - Excel Excel High School Grades: PK-12 | 1037 students
14.2 miles
3010 Hwy 136 W
Excel, AL 36439
(251)765-2351 14.2 PK-12 1037 - Atmore Escambia Co Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 472 students
16.3 miles
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36504
(251)368-9105 16.3 5-8 472 - Monroeville Monroe Co Career/tech Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
17.3 miles
230 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251)575-4381 17.3 9-12 n/a - Monroeville Monroe Co High School Grades: 9-12 | 468 students
17.4 miles
212 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251)575-3258 17.4 9-12 468
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