West Blocton Elementary School
Tel:
(205)938-9005
- West Blocton Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- West Blocton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
West Blocton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Blocton Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 264 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Blocton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Blocton Elementary School is 0.25, 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) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #419 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 33% |
| White | 86% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Blocton Elementary School is West Blocton High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Blocton Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Blocton West Blocton High School Grades: 9-12 | 445 students
0.7 miles
4734 Truman Aldrich Parkway
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-9002 0.7 9-12 445 - West Blocton West Blocton Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 425 students
0.7 miles
4721 Truman Aldrich Pkwy
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-2451 0.7 5-8 425 - West Blocton Bibb County Career Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
4.2 miles
17191 Highway 5
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-7434 4.2 9-12 n/a - Woodstock Woodstock Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 314 students
6.7 miles
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205)938-2028 6.7 PK-4 314 - Vance Vance Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 512 students
8.2 miles
18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205)342-2697 8.2 PK-5 512
School Reviews
| 5 As a grandparent of a kindergarten student at West Blocton Elementary School, I have been very impressed with the parental/teacher involvement. The office staff as well, have been very helpful and knowledgeable with the events and activities of the students. - Posted by Parent - nanar |
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