Powderly Elementary School (Closed 2015)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 85%) for the 2010-11 school year.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students (10-11) | 252 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (10-11) | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 75-79% | 80% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 85% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian (10-11) | n/a | 1% |
| Asian (10-11) | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic (10-11) | n/a | 4% |
| Black (10-11) | 100% | 35% |
| White (10-11) | n/a | 58% |
| Hawaiian (10-11) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (10-11) | n/a | n/a |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.59 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11) | 53% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Powderly Elementary School is Wenonah High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Arrington Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Arrington Middle School Math: 11% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 309 students10
0.8 miles
2101 Jefferson Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130 0.8 6-8 309 - Birmingham Wenonah High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 736 students10
1.0 miles
2800 Wilson Rd Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1675 1 9-12 736 - Birmingham West End Academy Math: 18% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 640 students10
1.3 miles
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742 1.3 PK-5 640 - Birmingham Jones Valley Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 373 students10
1.5 miles
2000 31st Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1040 1.5 6-8 373 - Birmingham Green Acres Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 372 students10
1.6 miles
1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 313-1370 1.6 6-8 372
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