Englewood Elementary School vs. Verner Elementary School
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School Overview
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Verner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Englewood Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 527 students in grades 3–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the district average of 17:1.
Math proficiency is 23%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa County district average of 24%, showing a decline from 50% proficiency reported in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and the district average of 45%, remaining relatively stable over recent years.
Science proficiency ranges between 20% and 24%, which is lower than the state average of 38% and district average of 34%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 502 students in 2022 to 527 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch rose significantly from 47% in 2022 to 66% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic needs among the student body.
Verner Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 621 students in grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is approximately equal to the district average but higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 59%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa City district average of 25%, although scores declined from a peak of 93% in 2012 to current levels.
Reading proficiency stands at 70%, higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 41%, but has decreased from previous highs of 97% in 2012 and 95% in 2011.
Science proficiency ranges between 55% and 59%, surpassing the state average of 38% and district average of 30%, showing improvement from 40% in 2021 to 55–59% in 2022.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 2019 to 629 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch decreased from 20% in 2017 to 18% in 2023, indicating a slight shift in socioeconomic composition over recent years.
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
522 students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#98 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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36
Kindergarten Students
-
94
Grade 1 Students
-
90
Grade 2 Students
-
97
Grade 3 Students
181
100
Grade 4 Students
165
94
Grade 5 Students
176
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
77%
20%
% White
13%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%