Childrens Center in Montgomery, AL, serves 72 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, which is significantly lower than typical public schools and ranks among the top 1% in student attention in Alabama.
Math proficiency at Childrens Center is 10%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Montgomery County district average of 20%, with scores showing a decline from 20% in 2022 to 10% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 20%, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 32%, with a stable trend since 2021 after previous rates as low as 10%.
The graduation rate is approximately 50%, which is significantly below the state rate of 88% and the district rate of 74%, and has remained near this level for the past several years following a peak of 95% in 2018.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 87 students in 2022 to 69 in 2023, with minority students comprising 72% of the student body and 78% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Childrens Center's student population of 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Childrens 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 Childrens Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
57%
31%
White
29%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childrens Center's ranking?
Childrens Center is ranked #1133 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Childrens Center?
The graduation rate of Childrens Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Childrens Center?
79 students attend Childrens Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Childrens Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Childrens Center?
Childrens Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Childrens Center offer ?
Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childrens Center part of?
Childrens Center is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Childrens Center located?
Childrens Center is located in the Capitol Heights neighborhood of Montgomery, AL.
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