Ryan School in Joppa, AL, a rural K–8 school in Morgan County, had a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 95 students and 19 teachers in 2011, but no recent staffing or enrollment data is available post–2011.
Graduation rates at Ryan School have consistently exceeded the state average, maintaining 95% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%.
Math proficiency declined from 60% in 2019 to 45% in 2023, but remains higher than the state average of 30% in 2023; a notable drop since a peak of 85% in 2012–2013.
Reading proficiency decreased from 86% in 2013 to 30% in 2022, falling lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 47%.
Science proficiency dropped from 40% in 2021 to 30% in 2022, remaining approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (10-11)
95 students
Showing 2002–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
19 teachers
Showing 2002–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
85%
Hispanic
(10-11)12%
4%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
(10-11)88%
59%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
52%
49%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
6%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Ryan School?
95 students attend Ryan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ryan School students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ryan School offer ?
Ryan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ryan School part of?
Ryan School is part of Morgan County School District.
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