Kilby Laboratory School in Florence, Alabama, closed in 2021 after serving grades PK–6 with an enrollment of 167 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
The school's overall state ranking showed declines, dropping from #8 in 2016 to #43 in 2019, indicating weaker performance over time before closure.
Math proficiency was lower than the state average in 2023 at 26% compared to 30%, with a downward trend from higher levels in earlier years.
Reading proficiency was approximately equal to the state average at 49% in 2022, but showed variability with lower rates than the state in 2021.
Minority enrollment included 23 students of diverse backgrounds among 167 total, with a stable socioeconomic profile of about 5% free lunch eligibility in final years.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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 47% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Kilby Laboratory School?
167 students attend Kilby Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kilby Laboratory School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kilby Laboratory School?
Kilby Laboratory School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kilby Laboratory School offer ?
Kilby Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kilby Laboratory School part of?
Kilby Laboratory School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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