Kermit Johnson School
Tel:
(205)379-4350
- Kermit Johnson School serves 786 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (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 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Kermit Johnson School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kermit Johnson School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 786 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kermit Johnson School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kermit Johnson School is 0.66, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #591 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 7% |
| Black | 44% | 33% |
| White | 30% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kermit Johnson School is Pinson Valley High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rudd Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rudd Middle School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pinson Rudd Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 768 students
3.5 miles
4526 Rudd School Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205)379-5300 3.5 6-8 768 - Pinson Pinson Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1044 students
3.6 miles
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
(205)379-5100 3.6 9-12 1044 - Pinson Pinson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 813 students
4.1 miles
4200 School Dr
Pinson, AL 35126
(205)379-5050 4.1 PK-2 813 - Remlap Southeastern Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 757 students
5.1 miles
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205)681-3964 5.1 K-12 757 - Morris Bryan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 760 students
6.1 miles
600 Kimberly Cut Off Rd
Morris, AL 35116
(205)379-2750 6.1 K-5 760
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