School Of Discovery Genesis Center
- School Of Discovery Genesis Center serves 240 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.
- School Of Discovery Genesis Center 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- School Of Discovery Genesis Center's student population of 240 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
- School Of Discovery Genesis Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1047 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Black | 100% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Selma City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to School Of Discovery Genesis Center is Phoenix School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rbhudson Middle School (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 | 351 students
0.2 miles
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334)874-1630 0.2 PK-5 351 - Selma Knox Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 181 students
0.5 miles
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1650 0.5 K-5 181 - Selma Byrd First Class Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 153 students
0.6 miles
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1620 0.6 PK 153 - Selma Payne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 228 students
0.6 miles
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36703
(334)874-1660 0.6 PK-5 228 - Selma Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 142 students
0.8 miles
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334)874-1635 0.8 K-5 142
School Reviews
| 5 This is a great school . I LOVE IT - Posted by Student/Alumni - Tresher |
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