Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencerwestlawn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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
#572 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
90%
32%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencerwestlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is ranked #572 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Spencerwestlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive J Dodge Elementary School, Er Dickson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Spencerwestlawn Elementary School?
441 students attend Spencerwestlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spencerwestlawn Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencerwestlawn Elementary School?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Spencerwestlawn Elementary School offer ?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spencerwestlawn Elementary School part of?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Spencerwestlawn Elementary School located?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is located in the Dauphin Acres neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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