Five Points Elementary School in Orrville, Alabama, closed in 2015 and previously served grades 3 through 6 with enrollment around 200 students and a student–teacher ratio near 17:1 in earlier years.
The school's state ranking declined from #1154 in 2012 to no reported rank post–closure; it did not have Blue Ribbon recognition.
Math proficiency at the school dropped substantially from 70% in 2012 to 10–15% in recent years before closure, consistently lower than the state average of around 30–47%.
Reading proficiency also declined sharply from near 70% in 2012 to 20–25% before closure, remaining well below the state average of roughly 40–47%.
Science proficiency was reported at 15% in its final years, lower than the state average near 38%, while free or reduced lunch eligibility historically exceeded 90%, indicating a primarily low–income student population.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students (11-12)
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)1%
5%
Black
(11-12)99%
34%
White
(11-12)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Five Points Elementary School?
167 students attend Five Points Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Five Points Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Five Points Elementary School offer ?
Five Points Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Five Points Elementary School part of?
Five Points Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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