Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
Tel:
(334) 774-4919
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 41%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is 0.57, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 45-49% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 30-34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 52% | 33% |
| White | 41% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ozark City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is Carroll High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is D A Smith Middle School (2.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ozark Carroll High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 696 students10
0.8 miles
141 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915 0.8 9-12 696 - Ozark Carroll High School Career Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949 0.9 9-12 n/a - Ozark D A Smith Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 458 students10
2.4 miles
994 Andrews Avenue
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913 2.4 6-8 458 - Ozark Harry N Mixon Intermediate School Math: 36% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 430 students10
2.9 miles
349 Sherrill Ln
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912 2.9 3-5 430 - Ozark Opportunity Academy Alternative School
2.9 miles
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197 2.9 n/a n/a
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