North Birmingham Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades K–5; its student enrollment and teacher count dropped to zero at closing.
The school's overall state rank was #1104 in 2012, showing no notable improvement prior to closure.
Math proficiency declined sharply over recent years, measuring 8% in 2023 compared to the state average of 30%, indicating consistently lower math performance than the state.
Reading proficiency was 24% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend in language arts scores before closure.
Science proficiency was 69% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, indicating stronger performance in science relative to other subjects before closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
267 students
Showing 2003–2012. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
14 teachers
Showing 2003–2012. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
86%
Asian
(11-12)1%
1%
Black
(11-12)97%
34%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
(11-12)2%
58%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
96%
51%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend North Birmingham Elementary School?
267 students attend North Birmingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Birmingham Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does North Birmingham Elementary School offer ?
North Birmingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Birmingham Elementary School part of?
North Birmingham Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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