School Of Discovery Genesis Center
- School Of Discovery Genesis Center serves 271 students in grades 6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
School Of Discovery Genesis Center 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
- School Of Discovery Genesis Center's student population of 271 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 271 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- School Of Discovery Genesis Center's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of School Of Discovery Genesis Center is 0.00, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1106 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Black | 100% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Selma City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to School Of Discovery Genesis Center is Phoenix sch (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Selma Middle Chat Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clark Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Selma Clark Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
0.2 miles
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1630 0.2 PK-5 390 - Selma Knox Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 185 students
0.5 miles
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1650 0.5 1-5 185 - Selma Byrd Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 232 students
0.6 miles
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1623 0.6 PK-K 232 - Selma Payne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
0.6 miles
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1660 0.6 PK-5 273 - Selma Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 133 students
0.8 miles
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1635 0.8 1-5 133
School Reviews
| 5 This is a great school . I LOVE IT - Posted by Student/Alumni - Tresher |
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