Kermit Johnson School
Tel:
(205) 379-4350
Kermit Johnson School serves 791 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (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 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kermit Johnson 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 student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Kermit Johnson School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Kermit Johnson School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 791 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kermit Johnson 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 Kermit Johnson School is 0.67, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #802 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 8% |
| Black | 42% | 33% |
| White | 31% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Rudd Middle School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pinson Rudd Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 749 students
3.5 miles
4526 Rudd School Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5300 3.5 6-8 749 - Pinson Pinson Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 995 students
3.6 miles
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100 3.6 9-12 995 - Pinson Pinson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 815 students
4.1 miles
4200 School Dr
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5050 4.1 PK-2 815 - Remlap Southeastern School Grades: K-12 | 765 students
5.1 miles
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964 5.1 K-12 765 - Morris Bryan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 765 students
6.1 miles
600 Kimberly Cut Off Rd
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2750 6.1 K-5 765
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