West Blocton Elementary School
Tel:
(205)938-9005
- West Blocton Elementary School serves 290 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- West Blocton Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 290 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Blocton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Blocton Elementary School is 0.23, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #707 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| 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 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 10% | 33% |
| White | 87% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is West Blocton Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 467 students
0.7 miles
4734 Truman Aldrich Parkway
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-9002 0.7 9-12 467 - West Blocton West Blocton Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 447 students
0.7 miles
4721 Truman Aldrich Pkwy
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-2451 0.7 5-8 447 - West Blocton Bibb County Career/technical Center 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 | 295 students
6.7 miles
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205)938-2028 6.7 PK-4 295 - Green Pond The Boyd School Alternative School
7.8 miles
20856 Eastern Valley Rd.
Green Pond, AL 35074
(205)938-7663 7.8 n/a n/a
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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