T R Simmons Elementary School
Tel:
(205) 387-2535
T R Simmons Elementary School serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
T R Simmons Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
T R Simmons Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 460 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of T R Simmons Elementary School is 0.52, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 51% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 14% | 33% |
| White | 67% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jasper City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to T R Simmons Elementary School is Walker County Center Of Technology (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jasper Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maddox Intermediate School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jasper Walker County Center Of Technology Vocational School Grades: 10-12
0.1 miles
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561 0.1 10-12 n/a - Jasper Jasper High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 802 students10
0.2 miles
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277 0.2 9-12 802 - Jasper Jasper Junior High School Math: 38% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 428 students10
0.6 miles
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277 0.6 7-8 428 - Jasper Maddox Intermediate School Math: 54% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 4-6 | 618 students10
0.7 miles
201 Panther Trail
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-3235 0.7 4-6 618 - Jasper Memorial Park Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 2-3 | 431 students10
1.5 miles
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461 1.5 2-3 431
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