Going Elementary Sch–magnet in Birmingham, Alabama closed in 2015 and served grades K–5 with enrollment ranging around 300–400 students and a student–teacher ratio near 15:1 before closure.
The school's state ranking declined slightly from #794 in 2010 to #766 in 2011 before it closed.
Math proficiency was below the state average in recent years prior to closure, ranging from 14% to 39% compared to state averages of 24%–30%.
Reading proficiency fluctuated but remained lower than the state average, peaking near 49% against state averages around 46%–47% before closure.
Science proficiency showed improvement from 30% to 60% in the last measured years but was higher than the state average of about 38%.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)6%
4%
Black
(10-11)92%
35%
White
(10-11)2%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Birmingham City School District
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Going Elementary Sch-magnet?
339 students attend Going Elementary Sch-magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Going Elementary Sch-magnet students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Going Elementary Sch-magnet offer ?
Going Elementary Sch-magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Going Elementary Sch-magnet part of?
Going Elementary Sch-magnet is part of Birmingham City School District.
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