School Of Discovery Genesis Center in Selma, AL is a magnet school serving grade 6 with an enrollment of 172 students in 2023 and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 69%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Selma City district average of 9%.
Reading proficiency is 20–24%, which is lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 26%, showing a long–term decline from over 80% proficiency in 2013.
Science proficiency was 60–64% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 13%, showing improvement from 10% in 2021.
Enrollment has declined from 320 students in 2003 to 172 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from about 80% to 90%, indicating growing socioeconomic need in this Selma public school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for the School of Discovery Genesis Center covers the entire district in Selma, AL, encompassing approximately 14.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
172 students
Showing 2013–2023. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
10 teachers
Showing 2013–2023. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
School Of Discovery Genesis Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Hispanic
(22-23)2%
11%
Black
(22-23)98%
32%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 35-year historical data
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
90%
55%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Discovery Genesis Center's ranking?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center is ranked #1111 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend School Of Discovery Genesis Center?
172 students attend School Of Discovery Genesis Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of School Of Discovery Genesis Center students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does School Of Discovery Genesis Center offer ?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Discovery Genesis Center part of?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center is part of Selma City School District.
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