i3 Academy Phase 1

Summary:

i3 Academy Phase 1 is a public charter elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 417 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the i3 Academy district, which is ranked 112 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

The student population at i3 Academy Phase 1 is predominantly African American, making up 86.81% of the student body, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English language arts ranging from 10.96% to 44% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

In contrast, the nearby Crestline Elementary School in the Mountain Brook City district consistently ranks in the top 1-2 out of 680-687 Alabama elementary schools and has proficiency rates well above the state average. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at i3 Academy Phase 1, ranging from 60.67% to 60.91%, suggests that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status compared to the nearby schools, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

230 49th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35212

(205) 403-5777

District: i3 Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
537^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.5%

White:

8.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details i3 Academy Phase 1 ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.43. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

i3 Academy Phase 1:

SchoolDigger ranks i3 Academy Phase 1 537^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See i3 Academy Phase 1 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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i3 Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks i3 Academy 112^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for i3 Academy Phase 1

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Rank History for all students at i3 Academy Phase 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	16.02	588^th	692	15.0%
2022	13.95	592^nd	687	13.8%
2023	9.98	633^rd	680	6.9%
2024	21.43	537^th	684	21.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at i3 Academy Phase 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	20.84	362^nd	398	9.0%
2022	25.83	285^th	345	17.4%
2024	21.02	341^st	395	13.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at i3 Academy Phase 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	12.97	612^th	653	6.3%
2022	8.33	645^th	651	0.9%
2023	7.31	618^th	623	0.8%
2024	18.27	563^rd	670	16.0%

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Rank History for Female students at i3 Academy Phase 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	17.81	553^rd	656	15.7%
2022	15.91	572^nd	656	12.8%
2023	12.63	583^rd	645	9.6%
2024	21.71	519^th	650	20.2%

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Rank History for Male students at i3 Academy Phase 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	17.38	550^th	669	17.8%
2022	14.25	586^th	669	12.4%
2023	9.42	613^th	649	5.5%
2024	27.09	484^th	655	26.1%

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Rank History for African American students at i3 Academy Phase 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	24.90	342^nd	426	19.7%
2022	22.02	368^th	426	13.6%
2023	15.76	413^th	427	3.3%
2024	34.95	278^th	420	33.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	29	371	2	13	0	0	2	417
2022	32	371	1	16	0	0	3	423
2023	38	362	0	10	0	0	7	417
2024	35	355	0	16	2	1	11	420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at i3 Academy Phase 1

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	417	16.0	26.0	60.9
2022	423	18.0	23.5	60.8
2023	417	16.0	26.0	60.7
2024	420	18.0	23.3	60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio i3 Academy Phase 1

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	417	16.0	26.0	60.9
2022	423	18.0	23.5	60.8
2023	417	16.0	26.0	60.7
2024	420	18.0	23.3	60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
i3 Academy Phase 1	Public, Charter	K-5	230 49th Street North	Birmingham	35212	Jefferson County	i3 Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(205) 403-5777	420	18	23.3	60.7%	35 (8.3%)	355 (84.5%)	16 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	21.4	537^th of 684 public elementary schools	21.5%		10	633^rd of 680 public elementary schools	6.9%	96	22.7	17.6	11.0				32.4		44.0	41.9	43.1
Hayes K8	Public	PK, KG-8	505 43rd Street North	Birmingham	35222	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-8900	672	40	16.8	91.2%	8 (1.2%)	552 (82.1%)	105 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	4.2	682^nd of 684 public elementary schools	0.3%		5	678^th of 680 public elementary schools	0.3%	4	4.0	1.5	0.0	5.1	0.0	0.0	4.4	9.3	20.3	13.2	18.5	18.6	12.2	13.2	$9,683	$1,714	$7,967
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 8th Ct S	Birmingham	35222	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-7130	327	20	16.3	76.5%	54 (16.5%)	231 (70.6%)	29 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	17.5	567^th of 684 public elementary schools	17.1%		12	611^th of 680 public elementary schools	10.1%	44	9.5	21.8	20.8				23.6		40.5	30.9	42.9				$10,435	$1,770	$8,662
Oliver K5 School	Public	PK, KG-5	6871 6th Court S	Birmingham	35212	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-8620	349	20	17.8	87.4%	0 (0.0%)	339 (97.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	12.3	612^th of 684 public elementary schools	10.5%		16.2	568^th of 680 public elementary schools	16.5%	44	22.5	10.9	8.0				19.6		37.5	28.3	35.3				$10,625	$2,412	$8,211
Inglenook School	Public	PK, KG-8	4120 Inglenook Street	Birmingham	35217	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-3310	308	20	15.4	90.6%	6 (1.9%)	222 (72.1%)	74 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	17.3	568^th of 684 public elementary schools	17.0%		6.9	669^th of 680 public elementary schools	1.6%	101	18.5	34.4	10.5	0.0	0.0	7.1	18.8	17.2	42.3	48.4	25.7	8.3	30.3	16.7	$10,391	$1,715	$8,673
Norwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3136 Norwood Blvd	Birmingham	35234	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-3440	227	15	15.1	69.6%	3 (1.3%)	198 (87.2%)	19 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	12.1	615^th of 684 public elementary schools	10.1%		41.3	409^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.9%	206	14.9	27.6	13.0				6.9		34.8	20.7	28.6				$11,542	$2,602	$8,937
Crestline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3785 Jackson Blvd	Mountain Brook	35213	Jefferson County	Mountain Brook City	No	No	No	No	(205) 871-8126	733	63	11.7	2.0%	698 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	98.4	2^nd of 684 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.7	1^st of 680 public elementary schools	99.9%	1	93.8	82.9	93.2	93.2			84.7		96.5	91.9	91.5	91.3			$12,269	$167	$12,102
Barrett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7601 Division Ave	Birmingham	35206	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-8130	415	20	21.1	87.7%	2 (0.5%)	336 (81.0%)	70 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	6.4	671^st of 684 public elementary schools	1.9%		5	679^th of 680 public elementary schools	0.1%	8	5.4	6.2	18.0				1.5		23.2	9.5	26.2				$11,013	$2,231	$8,781
Phillips Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2316 7th Avenue North	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-9500	631	35	18.0	57.7%	5 (0.8%)	602 (95.4%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	73.8	165^th of 684 public elementary schools	75.9%		73.5	160^th of 680 public elementary schools	76.5%	5	39.1	45.8	78.6	79.0	47.2	50.0	18.6	54.0	72.5	66.1	82.1	92.6	88.9	81.6	$10,154	$1,011	$9,140
Hudson KEight School	Public	PK, KG-8	3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr	Birmingham	35207	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-3000	554	27	20.5	93.7%	3 (0.5%)	472 (85.2%)	71 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	5	679^th of 684 public elementary schools	0.7%		9.4	640^th of 680 public elementary schools	5.9%	39	0.0	0.0	5.0	0.0	0.0	1.5	1.8	7.7	28.9	10.9	37.5	16.5	26.7	28.6	$11,971	$2,759	$9,210

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What is the racial makeup of i3 Academy Phase 1?

Students at i3 Academy Phase 1 are 85% African American, 8% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend i3 Academy Phase 1?

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended i3 Academy Phase 1.

Is i3 Academy Phase 1 a good school?

i3 Academy Phase 1 ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Alabama elementary schools.

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