The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (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 3-6
Total Students (11-12)
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
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)1%
5%
Black
(11-12)99%
34%
White
(11-12)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
96%
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?
70-74% 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 Five Points Elementary School?
167 students attend Five Points Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Five Points Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Five Points Elementary School offer ?
Five Points Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Five Points Elementary School part of?
Five Points Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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