Cloverdale Junior High School in Florence, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades kindergarten through sixth with declining enrollment prior to closure.
The school's state ranking showed a downward trend, falling from #950 in 2010 to #756 in 2012 before closure.
Math proficiency declined significantly before closing, with 15% proficiency in 2023 compared to the state average of 30%, showing weaker performance over time.
Reading proficiency was approximately equal to or slightly higher than the state average in final years, with 49% proficiency in 2022 versus the state's 47%.
Before closing, the school had an enrollment near 200 students with a student–teacher ratio around 12:1, and a high percentage (up to 80%) of students eligible for free lunch indicating a largely low–income population.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (11-12)
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
5%
Black
(11-12)n/a
34%
White
(11-12)100%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
80%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Cloverdale Junior High School?
92 students attend Cloverdale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cloverdale Junior High School students are White.
What grades does Cloverdale Junior High School offer ?
Cloverdale Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cloverdale Junior High School part of?
Cloverdale Junior High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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