Robinson Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Robinson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Robinson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Robinson Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 442 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Robinson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Robinson Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #1209 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 91% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Robinson Elementary School is Dupuy Alternative School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 346 students10
0.5 miles
501 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400 0.5 6-8 346 - Birmingham Barrett Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 452 students10
1.0 miles
7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130 1 PK-5 452 - Birmingham Martha Gaskins K5 Math: 34% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 519 students10
1.6 miles
200 Dalton Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200 1.6 PK-5 519 - Birmingham Christian School Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 658 students10
1.7 miles
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249 1.7 PK-8 658 - Birmingham Dupuy Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 9-12
2.2 miles
4500 14th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250 2.2 9-12 n/a
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