Gaston Kinderg鈥揺ighth School in Birmingham, AL, closed in 2015 after serving grades K through 8, with enrollment declining from 655 students in 1999 to zero by 2015.
Math proficiency dropped sharply from 67% in 2012 to 9% in 2023, remaining lower than the Alabama state average of 30% in the latest reporting year.
Reading proficiency fell from 71% in 2012 to 22% in 2022, consistently below the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was reported at 10% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, showing a decline from 69% in 2021.
The school had a high percentage of students eligible for free lunch, reaching 90% in 2011, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (10-11)
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
21 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)1%
4%
Black
(10-11)99%
35%
White
(10-11)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
90%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Gaston Kinderg-eighth School?
221 students attend Gaston Kinderg-eighth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gaston Kinderg-eighth School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gaston Kinderg-eighth School offer ?
Gaston Kinderg-eighth School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gaston Kinderg-eighth School part of?
Gaston Kinderg-eighth School is part of Birmingham City School District.