West Blocton Elementary School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About West Blocton Elementary School
West Blocton Elementary School is a public school located in West Blocton, Alabama. It serves grades Pre-K through 5th and is part of the Bibb County School System. West Blocton Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of educational opportunities to its students, including a strong academic curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a variety of support services. The school has a strong commitment to developing students’ social and emotional skills and providing a safe and supportive learning environment. West Blocton Elementary School is committed to creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for its students, staff, and families. The school has a dedicated and caring staff that is committed to helping every student reach their full potential. West Blocton Elementary School is a great place for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
Address:
828 Cahaba River Dr
West Blocton, AL 35184Phone:
(205) 938-9005
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 4
Enrollment:
261 students
Overview West Blocton Elementary School
West Blocton Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
West Blocton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on West Blocton Elementary School
West Blocton Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 West Blocton Elementary School is 0.29, 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.