Kingston Kinderg–eighth Grade School in Birmingham, AL closed in 2015 and previously served grades K through 8 with an enrollment that peaked at 415 students and a student–teacher ratio around 12–15:1.
The school demonstrated a significant decline in math proficiency, falling from 19% in 2015 to 5% in 2023, which remained lower than the Alabama state average of approximately 30%.
Reading proficiency also showed inconsistent and generally low results, with rates well below the state average in recent years, such as 10% in 2022 versus the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency improved between 2021 and 2022 from 20% to 69%, exceeding the state average of 38% in 2022.
Kingston's graduation rates fluctuated over time but were close to or slightly below state averages prior to closure, with 80% in 2015 compared to the state at 89%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (07-08)
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Hispanic
(07-08)9%
3%
Black
(07-08)90%
36%
White
(07-08)1%
59%
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kingston Kinderg-eighth Grade School?
219 students attend Kingston Kinderg-eighth Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kingston Kinderg-eighth Grade School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Kingston Kinderg-eighth Grade School offer ?
Kingston Kinderg-eighth Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kingston Kinderg-eighth Grade School part of?
Kingston Kinderg-eighth Grade School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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