Zora Ellis Junior High School serves 273 students in grades 7-8.
Zora Ellis Junior High School 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 2% (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 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zora Ellis Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Zora Ellis Junior High School's student population of 273 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zora Ellis Junior High School 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 Zora Ellis Junior High School is 0.40, 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
#1155 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
75%
32%
White
20%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
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 Zora Ellis Junior High School's ranking?
Zora Ellis Junior High School is ranked #1155 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Zora Ellis Junior High School?
273 students attend Zora Ellis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Zora Ellis Junior High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zora Ellis Junior High School?
Zora Ellis Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Zora Ellis Junior High School offer ?
Zora Ellis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Zora Ellis Junior High School part of?
Zora Ellis Junior High School is part of Talladega City School District.
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