Kilby Laboratory School
- Kilby Laboratory School serves 153 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Kilby Laboratory School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Kilby Laboratory School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Kilby Laboratory School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 153 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kilby Laboratory School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kilby Laboratory School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #7 out of 1,264 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 34% |
| White | 87% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lauderdale County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Florence Middle School Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 725 students
0.5 miles
648 N. Cherry Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3100 0.5 7-8 725 - Florence Florence Freshman Center Charter School
Grades: 9 | 373 students
0.6 miles
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2400 0.6 9 373 - Florence Florence Learning Center Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12
0.8 miles
610 W. College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3022 0.8 6-12 n/a - Florence Handy School Charter School
Grades: PK | 46 students
0.8 miles
955 Beale Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3400 0.8 PK 46 - Florence Hibbett School Charter School
Grades: 5-6 | 613 students
1.2 miles
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2800 1.2 5-6 613
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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