J U Blacksher School

About J U Blacksher School

J U Blacksher School is a public K-12 school located in Uriah, Alabama. It is part of the Monroe County School System and serves the students of Uriah and the surrounding communities. The school has a long history of academic excellence and is known for its strong commitment to student achievement.
J U Blacksher School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic classes, electives, and extracurricular activities. The school’s faculty is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and preparing them for college and career success. The school also offers a variety of clubs and activities to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills.
The school is proud of its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students. J U Blacksher School strives to create a culture of respect, collaboration, and support among students, faculty, and staff.
J U Blacksher School is committed to helping all students reach their highest potential and is dedicated to providing a quality education to every student. With its strong academic programs, supportive faculty, and commitment to excellence, J U Blacksher School is a great choice for students in Uriah and the surrounding areas.

Address:	15933 Hwy 21 S Uriah, AL 36480
Phone:	(251) 862-2130
Site:	jub.monroe.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	648 students

Overview J U Blacksher School

J U Blacksher School serves 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
J U Blacksher 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 12% (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 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on J U Blacksher School

J U Blacksher 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 J U Blacksher School is 0.51, 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.