Jones Valley Kinderg–eighth Grade Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, closed in 2010, previously served grades K–8 with an enrollment of 505 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school's math proficiency declined notably from 22% in 2019 to 5% in 2023, remaining lower than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency, while showing extreme data anomalies in some years, showed 69% proficiency in 2021 and dropped dramatically to 10%+ in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black (504 out of 505 students), and the school had a high percentage (89%) of students eligible for free lunch indicating a largely low–income student body.
Graduation rates fluctuated between 70% in 2013 and 91% in 2021, with recent rates approximately equal to the state average, but the school ceased operations after 2010.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Birmingham City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School?
505 students attend Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School?
Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School offer ?
Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School part of?
Jones Valley Kinderg-eighth Grade Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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