Byrd First Class Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students (20-21)
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
1%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(20-21)1%
9%
Black
(20-21)98%
32%
White
(20-21)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Byrd First Class Early Learning Center?
101 students attend Byrd First Class Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Byrd First Class Early Learning Center students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Byrd First Class Early Learning Center offer ?
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Byrd First Class Early Learning Center part of?
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center is part of Selma City School District.
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