Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (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 16 students has declined by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
31%
32%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center's ranking?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is ranked #1172 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center often compared to?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Engle Day Treatment, Linda Nolen Learning Center, Homebound Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 88%.
How many students attend William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
16 students attend William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 13% 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 1:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center offer ?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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