School Of Discovery Genesis Center

400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
School Of Discovery Genesis Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School Of Discovery Genesis Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students (22-23)
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
10 teachers
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School Rankings

School Of Discovery Genesis Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (AL)
#1088 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
29%
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20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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1%
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Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
98%
32%
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White
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52%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School Of Discovery Genesis Center's ranking?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center is ranked #1088 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend School Of Discovery Genesis Center?
172 students attend School Of Discovery Genesis Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of School Of Discovery Genesis Center students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does School Of Discovery Genesis Center offer ?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is School Of Discovery Genesis Center part of?
School Of Discovery Genesis Center is part of Selma City School District.

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5   3/10/2018
This is a great school . I LOVE IT
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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