Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lloyd Wood Education Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lloyd Wood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Lloyd Wood Education Center's student population of 186 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
We exist to educate and empower all students to become highly skilled graduates prepared to positively contribute to their community.
School Rankings
Lloyd Wood Education Center 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 Lloyd Wood Education Center is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
38%
32%
White
47%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lloyd Wood Education Center's ranking?
Lloyd Wood Education Center is ranked #640 out of 1,275 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lloyd Wood Education Center?
The graduation rate of Lloyd Wood Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lloyd Wood Education Center?
186 students attend Lloyd Wood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lloyd Wood Education Center students are White, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lloyd Wood Education Center?
Lloyd Wood Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lloyd Wood Education Center offer ?
Lloyd Wood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lloyd Wood Education Center part of?
Lloyd Wood Education Center is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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