Lloyd Wood Education Center serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Lloyd Wood Education Center placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lloyd Wood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lloyd Wood Education Center's student population of 116 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lloyd Wood Education Center is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lloyd Wood Education Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
36%
32%
White
55%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lloyd Wood Education Center's ranking?
Lloyd Wood Education Center is ranked #237 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lloyd Wood Education Center?
The graduation rate of Lloyd Wood Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lloyd Wood Education Center?
116 students attend Lloyd Wood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lloyd Wood Education Center students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lloyd Wood Education Center?
Lloyd Wood Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lloyd Wood Education Center offer ?
Lloyd Wood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lloyd Wood Education Center part of?
Lloyd Wood Education Center is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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