J U Blacksher School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(251) 862-2130
J U Blacksher School serves 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
J U Blacksher School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
J U Blacksher School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 716 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
J U Blacksher School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 J U Blacksher School is 0.39, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #881 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 10% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to J U Blacksher School is Excel High School (14.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Huxford Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atmore Huxford Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 281 students10
4.6 miles
637 Huxford Road
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475 4.6 K-6 281 - Excel Excel High School Math: 36% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 1,020 student10
14.2 miles
3010 Hwy 136 W
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146 14.2 PK-12 1,020 - Atmore Escambia County Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 589 students10
16.3 miles
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36504
(251) 368-9105 16.3 4-8 589 - Monroeville Monroe County Careertechnical 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 County High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 422 students10
17.4 miles
212 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258 17.4 9-12 422
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