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 (2026)
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Discovery Genesis Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
10 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
98%
32%
White
n/a
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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