The Rbhudson Steam Academy

1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
The Rbhudson Steam Academy serves 348 students in grades 7-8.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy 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 2% (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 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Rbhudson Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The Rbhudson Steam Academy's student population of 348 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
348 students
This chart display total students of The Rbhudson Steam Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of The Rbhudson Steam Academy
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of The Rbhudson Steam Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of The Rbhudson Steam Academy by grade.

School Rankings

The Rbhudson Steam Academy 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 The Rbhudson Steam Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1155 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of The Rbhudson Steam Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
98%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
53%
This chart display the percentage of White students in The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Rbhudson Steam Academy.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
Diversity Score
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Rbhudson Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rbhudson Steam Academy's ranking?
The Rbhudson Steam Academy is ranked #1155 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend The Rbhudson Steam Academy?
348 students attend The Rbhudson Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of The Rbhudson Steam Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Rbhudson Steam Academy?
The Rbhudson Steam Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does The Rbhudson Steam Academy offer ?
The Rbhudson Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is The Rbhudson Steam Academy part of?
The Rbhudson Steam Academy is part of Selma City School District.

School Reviews

Review The Rbhudson Steam Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Spitting Rhymes for Flashy Grades: The Link Between Hip Hop Curriculum and Improved Learning
Spitting Rhymes for Flashy Grades: The Link Between Hip Hop Curriculum and Improved Learning
Can rap lyrics and hip hop beats help students learn more? Studies and some public schools say yes!
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
D.C. Schools: Controversial Growth of Charter Schools
D.C. Schools: Controversial Growth of Charter Schools
Charter schools are growing in DC, and we analyze the response to recent numbers that show the student population in D.C. charter schools has outpaced the numbers for traditional public schools throughout the district.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Quick Links