Lewis Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Lewis Elementary School served 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 305 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 25-29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | 1% |
| Asian (15-16) | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | n/a | 7% |
| Black (15-16) | 98% | 33% |
| White (15-16) | 2% | 56% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | n/a | 2% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lewis Elementary School is George Washington Carver High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hudson Keight School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Norwood Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham George Washington Carver High School Math: 12% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 771 students10
1.0 miles
3900 24th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3900 1 9-12 771 - Birmingham Norwood Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 304 students10
1.3 miles
3136 Norwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3620 1.3 PK-5 304 - Birmingham Hudson Keight School Math: 10% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 750 students10
1.4 miles
3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000 1.4 PK-8 750 - Birmingham Tuggle Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 535 students10
1.4 miles
412 12th Ct N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2675 1.4 PK-5 535 - Birmingham Wilkerson Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 314 students10
1.7 miles
116 11th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2740 1.7 6-8 314
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