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Faine Elementary School vs. Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology

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School Overview

School
Faine Elementary School
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Faine 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 5%)

Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Faine Elementary School, a Dothan City public school serving grades K–6 with 354 students, ranks in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools as of 2023, declining from a rank of #866 in 2010 to #1206 in 2023.
Math proficiency was between 6–9%, reading proficiency was 11%, and science proficiency was 10% or less; all rates were lower than the Alabama state averages in recent reporting years.
Enrollment at Faine Elementary was 354 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023; 98% of students were minorities and 96% were eligible for free lunch, reflecting high socioeconomic need.
The school experienced fluctuating enrollment and staff changes over the past decade with enrollment peaking near 431 in 2015 and free lunch eligibility rising from 55% in 2000 to consistently above 90% since 2010.
Faine Elementary is an active Title I school without virtual instruction options, operating in a predominantly Black student community in this Alabama public elementary school.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology ranked #13 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #29 in 2021, and remains among the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 75% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, with a notable decline from 90% in 2019 to 75% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was 85%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 75% to 79%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 491 students in 2021 to 438 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 43% to 52%, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment accounted for 52% of the 427 students in grades 3–6 during the most recent reporting.
The school served grades 3 through 6 with 427 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, up from 18:1 in previous years.
It is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
3-6
Total Students
354 students
427 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Faine 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Faine Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Faine 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Faine Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dothan 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

#1206 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#13 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Faine Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
75%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dothan 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)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dothan 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 Faine Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology by grade.
Kindergarten Students
57
-
Grade 1 Students
65
-
Grade 2 Students
62
-
Grade 3 Students
44
105
Grade 4 Students
45
104
Grade 5 Students
38
107
Grade 6 Students
43
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Faine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Faine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Faine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dothan 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
94%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Faine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dothan 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
2%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Faine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dothan 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Faine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dothan 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 two or more races at Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Faine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dothan 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
95%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Faine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dothan 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
1%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Faine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dothan 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 Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dothan 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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