Princeton School
Tel:
(205) 231-2500
Princeton School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Princeton School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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 20%)
- 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 stayed relatively flat 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 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Princeton School is 0.04, 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 Testing Rank | #229 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 98% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasant Grove Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Math: 82% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 282 students10
0.6 miles
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280 0.6 6-8 282 - Birmingham Bush Hills Academy Math: 8% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 476 students10
0.7 miles
900 16th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370 0.7 PK-8 476 - Birmingham Hemphill Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 480 students10
0.8 miles
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500 0.8 PK-5 480 - Birmingham Minor Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 455 students10
1.3 miles
2425 Ave Sensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6555 1.3 PK-5 455 - Birmingham West End Academy Math: 18% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 640 students10
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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