Rutledge School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(205) 780-8647
Rutledge School serves 313 students in grades 5-8.
Rutledge 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 18% (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 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Rutledge 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
Rutledge School's student population of 313 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 313 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rutledge 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 Rutledge School is 0.15, 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 | #1154 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 92% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Midfield City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rutledge School is Midfield Area Vocational Department (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brighton School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bessemer Brighton School Math: 24% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 412 students10
0.8 miles
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650 0.8 PK-8 412 - Fairfield Glen Oaks Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 327 students10
1.1 miles
1301 Highland Dr
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837 1.1 K-6 327 - Bessemer Lipscomb Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 254 students10
1.9 miles
5605 10th St S
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550 1.9 K-5 254 - Birmingham Midfield Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 400 students10
1.9 miles
416 Parkwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727 1.9 PK-4 400 - Birmingham Midfield Area Vocational Department Vocational School Grades: 9-12
2.0 miles
1600 High School Dr
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 923-2833 2 9-12 n/a
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