The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)34%
5%
Black
(11-12)62%
34%
White
(11-12)2%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)2%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Gibson Elementary School?
252 students attend Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gibson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gibson Elementary School part of?
Gibson Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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