The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was equal to the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (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)
429 students

Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
27 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)79%
85%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1

American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%

Hispanic
(10-11)3%
4%

Black
(10-11)94%
35%

White
(10-11)3%
58%

Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a

Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
49%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Robert C Arthur Elementary School?
429 students attend Robert C Arthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Robert C Arthur Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Robert C Arthur Elementary School offer ?
Robert C Arthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Robert C Arthur Elementary School part of?
Robert C Arthur Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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