Minor Community School, a Birmingham public elementary school serving grades PK–5, ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools overall in 2023, declining from #702 in 2012 to #1038 in 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14% in 2023, reading proficiency was 20–24%, and science proficiency was 5% or below, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively.
Enrollment was stable at 403 students with an 18:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023; 82% of students were minorities and 77% qualified for free lunch, trending upward since 2011.
The school maintained a graduation rate above the state average, at 92% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, reflecting steady academic completion despite low proficiency scores.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Minor Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Minor Community School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Minor Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minor Community School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
61%
32%
White
18%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Minor Community School's ranking?
Minor Community School is ranked #1038 out of 1,275 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Minor Community School?
403 students attend Minor Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Minor Community School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minor Community School?
Minor Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minor Community School offer ?
Minor Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minor Community School part of?
Minor Community School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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