William L Radney Elementary School
William L Radney Elementary School serves 425 students in grades 5-6.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Black).
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 grown by 23% 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 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #595 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 42% | 33% |
| White | 48% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 6% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 876 students10
1.2 miles
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611 1.2 9-12 876 - Alexander City Alexander City Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 440 students10
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 Math: 34% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-4 | 505 students10
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 Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 273 students10
14.1 miles
243 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4384 14.1 9-12 273
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