Gibson Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades K–5, with student enrollment and teacher staffing ending that year.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #1100 in 2012 to closure, with proficiency in math, reading, and science consistently lower than the Alabama state averages in its final years.
Math proficiency dropped significantly from 75% in 2012 to 10% in 2023, remaining well below the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency declined from 65% in 2012 to 45% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47% that year.
Minority and socioeconomic data prior to closure showed high free lunch eligibility rates near 90%, reflecting a predominantly low–income student population.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
16 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)34%
5%
Black
(11-12)62%
34%
White
(11-12)2%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)2%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
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 What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Gibson Elementary School?
252 students attend Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gibson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gibson Elementary School part of?
Gibson Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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