Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Inglenook School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inglenook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Inglenook School's student population of 333 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Inglenook School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inglenook School is 0.41, 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
#1219 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
75%
32%
White
4%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inglenook School's ranking?
Inglenook School is ranked #1219 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Inglenook School often compared to?
Inglenook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avondale Elementary School, Center Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Inglenook School?
333 students attend Inglenook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Inglenook School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inglenook School?
Inglenook School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inglenook School offer ?
Inglenook School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Inglenook School part of?
Inglenook School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Inglenook School located?
Inglenook School is located in the Inglenook neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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