Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, J U Blacksher 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% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
J U Blacksher School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
J U Blacksher School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J U Blacksher School is 0.58, 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
#833 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 J U Blacksher School's ranking?
J U Blacksher School is ranked #833 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are J U Blacksher School often compared to?
J U Blacksher Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of J U Blacksher School?
The graduation rate of J U Blacksher School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend J U Blacksher School?
726 students attend J U Blacksher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of J U Blacksher School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J U Blacksher School?
J U Blacksher School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does J U Blacksher School offer ?
J U Blacksher School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J U Blacksher School part of?
J U Blacksher School is part of Monroe County School District.
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