The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (11-12)
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
5%
Black
(11-12)100%
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)
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
8%
9%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend George W Watts Elementary School?
50 students attend George W Watts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of George W Watts Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does George W Watts Elementary School offer ?
George W Watts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George W Watts Elementary School part of?
George W Watts Elementary School is part of Wilcox County School District.
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