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Birmingham City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 12,526 students in Birmingham City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Birmingham City School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
49 Schools
646 Schools
# Students
21,130 Students
313,031 Students
# Teachers
1,117 Teachers
18,205 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Birmingham City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.62
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
3,569 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,323 Students
31,320 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
18,256 Students
95,977 Students
% Black Students
87%
31%
# White Students
227 Students
165,644 Students
% White Students
1%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
319 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
244 Students
12,705 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
873
22,116
# Students in K Grade:
1,643
51,350
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,760
51,603
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,707
46,690
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,658
40,285
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,704
37,288
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,731
31,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,482
12,293
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,482
4,410
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,589
4,611
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,626
2,837
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,539
2,657
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,190
2,420
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,146
2,493
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,770 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,357 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$312 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$282 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,770
$12,892
Spending / Student
$13,357
$12,112
Best Birmingham City School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillips Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Epic Alternative Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver K5 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6871 6th Court S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Princeton School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
South Hampton K8
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Avondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 8th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-7130
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8400 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Tuggle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 12th Ct N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2675
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2675
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1010.
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Court J
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington K8
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Huffman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Cheyenne Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Norwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3136 Norwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3440
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #1414.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1515.
Minor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Ave Sensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6555
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1616.
Oxmoor K5
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1717.
Martha Gaskins K5
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Dalton Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1818.
Glen Iris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Barrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
West End Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Wylam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Erie Street
Birmingham, AL 35224
(205) 231-6800
Birmingham, AL 35224
(205) 231-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2222.
Hemphill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2323.
Hudson Keight School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Inglenook School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Inglenook Street
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Richard Arrington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Jefferson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #2626.
Central Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Ave Q
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2727.
Hayes K8
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 43rd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8900
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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