North Roebuck Elementary School, a Birmingham public elementary school serving grades K–5, closed in 2015 and had no enrollment or teachers reported after that year.
The school's state ranking declined from #640 in 2012 to #829 in 2013 before closure, reflecting a downward trend in overall performance.
Math proficiency declined substantially from 89% in 2012 to 8% in 2023, which was lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency also dropped sharply from 84% in 2012 to 24% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47% in the same year.
Science proficiency remained notably higher than state averages in 2021 and 2022 at 69%, compared to the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
481 students
Showing 2004–2013. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
31 teachers
Showing 2004–2013. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80%
86%
American Indian
(12-13)1%
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)6%
5%
Black
(12-13)91%
34%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
(12-13)1%
58%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(12-13)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
85%
51%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
6%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend North Roebuck Elementary School?
481 students attend North Roebuck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Roebuck Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does North Roebuck Elementary School offer ?
North Roebuck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Roebuck Elementary School part of?
North Roebuck Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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