Swift Elementary School

6330 Bon Secour Hwy
Bon Secour, AL 36511
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Swift Elementary School serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Swift Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swift Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Swift Elementary School's student population of 93 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
93 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Swift Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Swift Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
31%
9%
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Black
n/a
32%
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White
57%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swift Elementary School's ranking?
Swift Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 1,276 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Swift Elementary School?
93 students attend Swift Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Swift Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift Elementary School?
Swift Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swift Elementary School offer ?
Swift Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Swift Elementary School part of?
Swift Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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