Nova Learning Center in Daleville, Alabama closed in 2007, ending operations for grades 5 through 9 with an enrollment of 11 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 at closure.
The school demonstrated low academic proficiency prior to closing, with math proficiency at 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency also significantly lower than the state average across reported years.
Enrollment steadily declined from 36 students in 2004 to 11 students by 2006, with a high proportion (64%) of students eligible for free lunch indicating notable socioeconomic need.
Demographically, the school served a majority Black (not Hispanic) student population (6 out of 11) at closure, with minority enrollment reflecting local community composition.
As a closed Daleville City school, Nova Learning Center did not earn Blue Ribbon recognition and exhibited below鈥揳verage academic outcomes compared to Alabama state benchmarks before its closure.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
55%
32%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Daleville City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nova Learning Center?
11 students attend Nova Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nova Learning Center students are Black, 36% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nova Learning Center?
Nova Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nova Learning Center offer ?
Nova Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Nova Learning Center part of?
Nova Learning Center is part of Daleville City School District.
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