Epic Alternative Elementary School

About Epic Alternative Elementary School

Epic Alternative Elementary School is an innovative and unique school located in the heart of a growing city. We offer a unique approach to learning that focuses on developing the whole child. We believe in empowering students to become lifelong learners who are equipped to take on the challenges of life.
Epic Alternative Elementary School provides a challenging and stimulating environment for students to learn and grow. We offer a variety of hands-on learning experiences that are designed to engage students and spark their imaginations. Our curriculum is tailored to the individual needs of each student, allowing them to reach their fullest potential.
At Epic Alternative Elementary School, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for our students. We work to build relationships with our students and their families to ensure that all students feel supported and respected. We also provide a variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs to help students explore their interests and develop new skills.
At Epic Alternative Elementary School, we believe in the power of education and the importance of giving every student the opportunity to reach their highest potential. We are committed to providing a quality education to all of our students and helping them become successful, responsible, and productive members of society.

Address:	1000 10th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone:	(205) 231-7370
Site:	www.bhamcityschools.org
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	319 students

Overview Epic Alternative Elementary School

Epic Alternative Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Epic Alternative Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Epic Alternative Elementary School

Epic Alternative Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Epic Alternative Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.