Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Phillips Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phillips Elementary School's student population of 263 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Phillips Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
94%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
Phillips Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?
263 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Phillips Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips Elementary School?
Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillips Elementary School part of?
Phillips Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Students' Last Day (2nd Semester)
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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