Kilby Laboratory School
Tel:
(256) 765-4303
Kilby Laboratory School serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kilby Laboratory School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Kilby Laboratory School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Kilby Laboratory School's student population of 161 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kilby Laboratory School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Kilby Laboratory School is 0.26, 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 | #21 out of 1270 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 86% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lauderdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kilby Laboratory School is Florence Freshman Center (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Florence Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Florence Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Florence Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 645 students10
0.5 miles
1603 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100 0.5 7-8 645 - Florence Florence Freshman Center Grades: 9 | 388 students
0.6 miles
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400 0.6 9 388 - Florence Florence Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12
0.8 miles
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022 0.8 6-12 n/a - Florence Hibbett School Math: 55% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 586 students10
1.2 miles
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800 1.2 5-6 586 - Florence Harlan Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 426 students10
1.7 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700 1.7 PK-4 426
School Reviews
| 5 The programs at Kilby are exceptional! The students are engaged and enthusiastic, as well as the teachers. The classrooms are large, organized, and clean. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rcalv |
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