Irondale Community School

About Irondale Community School

Irondale Community School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Irondale, Alabama. It is a unique and vibrant learning community that serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters a love of learning and encourages academic excellence.
Irondale Community School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each individual student, with a focus on developing critical thinking skills, problem solving, and communication. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and theater.
The school is committed to creating a positive school culture that values diversity and inclusivity. The faculty and staff are highly dedicated to providing an education that prepares students for success in college and the workplace.
Irondale Community School is a great place to learn, grow, and develop. It is a place where students can feel supported and valued, and where they can reach their full potential.

Address:	225 16th St S Birmingham, AL 35210
Phone:	(205) 379-4200
Site:	irondalecom.jefcoed.com
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	483 students

Overview Irondale Community School

Irondale Community School serves 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Irondale Community School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (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 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Irondale Community School

Irondale Community 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 Irondale Community School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.