Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor White Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor White Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Taylor White Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor White Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor White Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
30%
32%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor White Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor White Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Taylor White Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Collier Elementary School, Hutchens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Taylor White Elementary School?
387 students attend Taylor White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Taylor White Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor White Elementary School?
Taylor White Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Taylor White Elementary School offer ?
Taylor White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Taylor White Elementary School part of?
Taylor White Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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