William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center 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 ≤10% (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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center's student population of 139 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
139 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center 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 William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is 0.59, 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
#1084 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
1%

Hispanic
7%
10%

Black
40%
32%

White
50%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center's ranking?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is ranked #1084 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
The graduation rate of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
139 students attend William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center offer ?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center part of?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is part of Jefferson County School District.
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