Powderly Elementary School (Closed 2017)
- 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 | n/a |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 85% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 100% | 1% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.34 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Arrington Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arrington Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Arrington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 336 students
0.8 miles
2101 Jefferson Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205)231-1130 0.8 6-8 336 - Birmingham Wenonah High School Grades: 9-12 | 766 students
1.0 miles
2800 Wilson Rd Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)231-1660 1.0 9-12 766 - Birmingham West End Academy Grades: PK-5 | 629 students
1.3 miles
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205)231-1740 1.3 PK-5 629 - Birmingham Wenonah Elementary School Grades: 6-8 | 369 students
1.5 miles
2000 31st Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)231-1800 1.5 6-8 369 - Birmingham Green Acres Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 313 students
1.6 miles
1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205)231-1370 1.6 6-8 313
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