South Girard School
South Girard School serves 437 students in grades 8.
South Girard School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
South Girard School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Girard School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Girard School is 0.58, 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 Testing Rank | #778 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 59% | 33% |
| White | 26% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to South Girard School is Success Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadowlane Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Meadowlane Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 207 students10
0.3 miles
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568 0.3 K-5 207 - Phenix City Ridgecrest Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 765 students10
1.0 miles
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004 1 PK-5 765 - Phenix City Westview Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 531 students10
2.2 miles
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507 2.2 PK-5 531 - Columbus Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 302 students10
2.5 miles
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702 2.5 K-5 302 - Columbus Davis Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 381 students10
2.7 miles
1822 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2638 2.7 PK-5 381
School Reviews
| 5 Great school system more technology than expected - Posted by Student/Alumni - Larry thomas |
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