South Girard School
- South Girard School serves 437 students in grades 8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- South Girard School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 top 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 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Girard School is 0.57, 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) | #616 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 59% | 33% |
| White | 27% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Meadowlane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 207 students
0.3 miles
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334)298-2568 0.3 K-5 207 - Phenix City Ridgecrest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 765 students
1.0 miles
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334)298-3004 1.0 PK-5 765 - Phenix City Westview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
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
Grades: K-5 | 302 students
2.5 miles
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706)748-2702 2.5 K-5 302 - Columbus Davis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
2.7 miles
1822 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706)748-2638 2.7 PK-5 381
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