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West Blocton Elementary School vs. Brent Elementary School

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School Overview

School
West Blocton Elementary School
828 Cahaba River Dr
West Blocton, AL 35184
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Brent Elementary School
160 4th Street
Brent, AL 35034
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
West Blocton Elementary School ranked #271 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #811 in 2015 and consistently placing in the top 30% statewide in recent years.
Math proficiency was 35–39%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 40–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 253 students in 2022 to 278 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 18%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 53% in 2023 from 34% in 2022, reflecting a notable socioeconomic shift.
The school served Pre–K through 4th grade with 297 total students and maintained a 17:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023 consistent with previous years.
West Blocton Elementary is a Title I eligible school participating in the National School Lunch Program, located in West Blocton, AL, within the Bibb County district.
Brent Elementary School ranked #773 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #945 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 37%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 45% with 66% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic increase from 47% eligibility in 2022 and consistent demographic diversity.
The school served grades Pre–K through 4 with 601 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, placing it among the top 20% of Alabama schools for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Enrollment increased slightly from 592 students in 2011 to 601 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose notably, indicating growing economic need in this Bibb County community.
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
297 students
591 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Blocton 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 Brent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Blocton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brent Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Blocton 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 Brent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Blocton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bibb County 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

#271 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#773 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Blocton 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 Brent Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Blocton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Blocton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Blocton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County 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 West Blocton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brent Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
34
Kindergarten Students
57
109
Grade 1 Students
47
123
Grade 2 Students
73
107
Grade 3 Students
45
115
Grade 4 Students
42
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Blocton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Blocton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Blocton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bibb County 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%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Blocton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Blocton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bibb County 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
57%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Blocton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bibb County 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
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Blocton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bibb County 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 Brent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bibb County 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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