Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-10, University Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
University Charter School's student population of 586 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 170% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Charter School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
49%
32%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 University Charter School's ranking?
University Charter School is ranked #452 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend University Charter School?
586 students attend University Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of University Charter School students are Black, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Charter School?
University Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does University Charter School offer ?
University Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-10
What school district is University Charter School part of?
University Charter School is part of University Charter School District.
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