Troy Elementary School vs. Banks School
Should you attend Troy Elementary School or Banks School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Banks School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Serving 982 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Troy 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 31% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Banks 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 29% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
982 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#405 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
18
Kindergarten Students
134
43
Grade 1 Students
161
37
Grade 2 Students
158
29
Grade 3 Students
102
36
Grade 4 Students
126
41
Grade 5 Students
128
33
Grade 6 Students
116
38
Grade 7 Students
-
41
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
61%
34%
% White
30%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
