West Blocton Elementary School
Tel:
(205) 938-9005
West Blocton Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
West Blocton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
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 declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% 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 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Blocton Elementary School is 0.27, 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 Testing Rank | #498 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 33% |
| White | 85% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Blocton West Blocton High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 445 students10
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 Math: 37% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 425 students10
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 Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 314 students10
6.7 miles
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028 6.7 PK-4 314 - Vance Vance Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 512 students10
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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