W E Striplin Elementary School

About W E Striplin Elementary School

W. E. Striplin Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. It is part of the Birmingham City School District and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience for all students. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students.
The school has an active and engaged faculty and staff, who work hard to ensure that all students have a positive learning experience. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art, to encourage students to explore and develop their interests. The school also offers a variety of enrichment and support programs for students, such as tutoring, mentoring, and counseling.
The school has a strong focus on academic achievement, and it is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. The school also works to foster a sense of community and to promote social and emotional development. W. E. Striplin Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Address:	600 Cleveland Ave Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone:	(256) 546-8616
Site:	ses.gcs.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	419 students

Overview W E Striplin Elementary School

W E Striplin Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
W E Striplin 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (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 21% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on W E Striplin Elementary School

W E Striplin 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 W E Striplin Elementary School is 0.57, 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.