Minor Community School, a Birmingham public elementary school serving grades PK–5, ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools overall in 2023, declining from #702 in 2012 to #1038 in 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14% in 2023, reading proficiency was 20–24%, and science proficiency was 5% or below, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively.
Enrollment was stable at 403 students with an 18:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023; 82% of students were minorities and 77% qualified for free lunch, trending upward since 2011.
The school maintained a graduation rate above the state average, at 92% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, reflecting steady academic completion despite low proficiency scores.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minor Comm Sch serves the southern part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 17.2 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most homes within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minor Community School's student population of 384 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minor Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minor Community School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minor Community School's ranking?
Minor Community School is ranked #1038 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Minor Community School?
384 students attend Minor Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Minor Community School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minor Community School?
Minor Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minor Community School offer ?
Minor Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minor Community School part of?
Minor Community School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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