Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Alberta School Of Performing Arts 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 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts 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 The Alberta School Of Performing Arts is 0.27, 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
#779 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
85%
32%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Alberta School Of Performing Arts's ranking?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts is ranked #779 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are The Alberta School Of Performing Arts often compared to?
The Alberta School Of Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend The Alberta School Of Performing Arts?
671 students attend The Alberta School Of Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of The Alberta School Of Performing Arts students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Alberta School Of Performing Arts?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Alberta School Of Performing Arts offer ?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is The Alberta School Of Performing Arts part of?
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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