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Central Elementary School vs. Martin L King Jr Elementary School

Should you attend Central Elementary School or Martin L King Jr Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Elementary School
1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Bottom 50%
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Martin L King Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin L King Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
301 students
475 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin L King Jr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin L King Jr Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin L King Jr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Jr Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1178 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#945 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin L King Jr Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(22-23 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin L King Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin L King Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin L King Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martin L King Jr Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
49
Kindergarten Students
42
77
Grade 1 Students
56
74
Grade 2 Students
45
70
Grade 3 Students
42
76
Grade 4 Students
34
67
Grade 5 Students
50
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin L King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
81%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martin L King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martin L King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
0.31
0.18
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martin L King Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin L King Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martin L King Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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