Curtiston Primary School in Attalla, AL, closed in 2011 after serving grades kindergarten through second grade with an enrollment peaking at 341 students in 2003 and a student–teacher ratio near 13:1 before closure.
Math proficiency at Curtiston Primary declined notably from 90% in 2012 to 45% in 2023, although it remained higher than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency decreased from 90% in 2012 to 70% in 2022, which was higher than the state average of 47% at that time, displaying a downward trend prior to closure.
Science proficiency was approximately equal to the state average, scoring 40% in 2022 compared to the state's 38%.
Before closure, the school served a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reaching 68% eligible for free lunch in 2010, reflecting socioeconomic factors in the community.
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Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students (09-10)
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)10%
4%
Black
(09-10)17%
35%
White
(09-10)72%
58%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Curtiston Primary School?
256 students attend Curtiston Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Curtiston Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Curtiston Primary School offer ?
Curtiston Primary School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Curtiston Primary School part of?
Curtiston Primary School is part of Attalla City School District.
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