Kilby Laboratory School

About Kilby Laboratory School

Kilby Laboratory School is a public school located in Montgomery, Alabama. It is part of the Montgomery Public Schools system and serves students in grades K-12. The school was founded in 1925 and is named after Dr. William Kilby, a professor of education at Alabama State University. Kilby Laboratory School is a unique school that focuses on providing a hands-on learning experience for its students. It is known for its innovative approach to teaching and learning, and its focus on project-based learning. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and encourages students to explore a variety of topics. Kilby Laboratory School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as robotics, theater, and debate. The school also has a strong focus on the arts, with a variety of classes and programs available for students to explore. Kilby Laboratory School is a great option for students who are looking for a personalized learning experience in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Address:	611 N Pine St Florence, AL 35632
Phone:	(256) 765-4303
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	173 students

Overview Kilby Laboratory School

Kilby Laboratory School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kilby Laboratory School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Kilby Laboratory School

Kilby Laboratory School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Kilby Laboratory School is 0.31, 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.