Jemison Elementary School
Jemison Elementary School serves 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Jemison 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jemison 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jemison Elementary School's student population of 770 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jemison 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 Jemison Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #235 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 55% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chilton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jemison Elementary School is Jemison High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jemison Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jemison Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jemison Jemison Intermediate School Math: 48% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 4-6 | 563 students10
0.8 miles
1491 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840 0.8 4-6 563 - Jemison Jemison High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 643 students10
1.5 miles
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860 1.5 9-12 643 - Jemison Jemison Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 379 students10
1.5 miles
25095 Us Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840 1.5 7-8 379 - Thorsby Thorsby High School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 642 students10
4.6 miles
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880 4.6 K-12 642 - Calera Calera Intermediate School Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 784 students10
8.3 miles
8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500 8.3 3-5 784
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