Princeton School
Tel:
(205)231-2500
- Princeton School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Princeton School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Princeton School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Princeton School's student population of 254 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Princeton School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Princeton School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #121 out of 1263 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Princeton School is Family Court High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasant Grove Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Grades: 6-8 | 282 students
0.6 miles
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205)379-5280 0.6 6-8 282 - Birmingham Bush Hills Academy Grades: PK-8 | 476 students
0.7 miles
900 16th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205)231-6370 0.7 PK-8 476 - Birmingham Hemphill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
0.8 miles
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205)231-7500 0.8 PK-5 480 - Birmingham Minor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
1.3 miles
2425 Ave Sensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205)231-6555 1.3 PK-5 455 - Birmingham West End Academy Grades: PK-5 | 640 students
1.4 miles
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205)231-1742 1.4 PK-5 640
School Reviews
| 5 100% the best school in Birmingham. Wish it went to 8th grade - Posted by Parent - msjin |
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