Tuxedo Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, closed in 2004; it served grades K–5 with enrollment of 154 students before closure.
The school had a predominantly Black student population at 100%, with 97% of students eligible for free lunch at the time of closure.
Math proficiency declined over the years, measuring 13% in 2023, which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency remained below the state average, recording 23% in 2022 compared to the state's 47%.
Science proficiency was notably higher than the state average, at 69% in 2022 versus the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tuxedo Elementary School?
154 students attend Tuxedo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tuxedo Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Tuxedo Elementary School offer ?
Tuxedo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tuxedo Elementary School part of?
Tuxedo Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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