North Roebuck Elementary School (Closed 2015)

300 Red Lane Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Roebuck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(12-13)
84%
80%
(12-13)
80%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)
1%
1%
Asian
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)
6%
5%
Black
(12-13)
91%
34%
White
(12-13)
1%
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)
1%
1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
6%
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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