The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (07-08)
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (95-96)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)94%
36%
White
(07-08)6%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alabama Youth Services School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcneel School - Vacca Campus?
17 students attend Mcneel School - Vacca Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mcneel School - Vacca Campus students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Mcneel School - Vacca Campus offer ?
Mcneel School - Vacca Campus offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mcneel School - Vacca Campus part of?
Mcneel School - Vacca Campus is part of Alabama Youth Services School District.
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