William L Radney Elementary School
Tel:
(256)234-8636
- William L Radney Elementary School serves 425 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- William L Radney 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
William L Radney Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- William L Radney Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- William L Radney 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 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William L Radney Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to 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) | #436 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 42% | 33% |
| White | 48% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alexander City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William L Radney Elementary School is Benjamin Russell High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alexander City Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Grades: 9-12 | 876 students
1.2 miles
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8611 1.2 9-12 876 - Alexander City Alexander City Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 440 students
1.6 miles
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8660 1.6 7-8 440 - Alexander City Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 505 students
2.2 miles
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8631 2.2 3-4 505 - Alexander City Jim Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 816 students
2.5 miles
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8625 2.5 PK-2 816 - Rockford Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 273 students
14.1 miles
243 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256)377-4384 14.1 9-12 273
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