Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Alberta School Of Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alberta Elementary School serves the southeast part of Tuscaloosa, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
2015
School Rankings
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Alberta School Of Performing Arts is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
84%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
6%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Alberta School Of Performing Arts's ranking?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts is ranked #736 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are The Alberta School Of Performing Arts often compared to?
The Alberta School Of Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend The Alberta School Of Performing Arts?
632 students attend The Alberta School Of Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of The Alberta School Of Performing Arts students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Alberta School Of Performing Arts?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Alberta School Of Performing Arts offer ?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Alberta School Of Performing Arts part of?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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