Kilby Laboratory School

Summary:

Kilby Laboratory School is an exceptional elementary school located in Florence, Alabama, serving 171 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Florence City School District, which is ranked 30 out of 137 districts in the state, Kilby Laboratory School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama.

Kilby Laboratory School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. The school ranks 41st out of 684 schools in the state and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notably, the school's diverse student population, including a higher percentage of non-white students compared to surrounding schools, also performs exceptionally well, with both male and female students, as well as white students, ranking among the top in the state. This suggests that Kilby Laboratory School is providing equitable educational opportunities and support for students from various backgrounds.

Another key factor that sets Kilby Laboratory School apart is its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.47% to 14.46% over the past three years. This is significantly lower than the surrounding Muscle Shoals City, Lauderdale County, and Sheffield City school districts, which have much higher percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite this, Kilby Laboratory School's strong performance across all student subgroups, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, suggests that the school is able to effectively support and challenge students regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632

(256) 765-4303

District: Florence City

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

African American:

10.9%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kilby Laboratory School ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Kilby Laboratory School 41^st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Kilby Laboratory School in the ranking list.)

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Florence City:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence City 30^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Kilby Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	95.75	27^th	692	96.1%
2022	96.07	21^st	687	96.9%
2023	93.04	37^th	680	94.6%
2024	91.44	41^st	684	94.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Kilby Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.66	56^th	645	91.3%
2024	94.35	14^th	650	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Kilby Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	97.02	15^th	669	97.8%
2022	96.61	14^th	669	97.9%
2023	98.46	2^nd	649	99.7%
2024	95.47	17^th	655	97.4%

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Rank History for White students at Kilby Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	92.38	37^th	539	93.1%
2022	93.16	28^th	540	94.8%
2023	86.36	59^th	528	88.8%
2024	79.81	87^th	535	83.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Kilby Laboratory School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	152	19	5	4	2	0	182
2021	144	14	4	6	2	3	173
2022	135	11	4	8	0	8	166
2023	134	13	6	5	0	13	171
2024	148	22	9	8	0	14	201

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 Kilby Laboratory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	182	n/a	n/a	7.1
2021	173	n/a	n/a	3.5
2022	166	n/a	n/a	14.5
2023	171	n/a	n/a	11.7
2024	201	n/a	n/a	11.4

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 Kilby Laboratory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	182	n/a	n/a	7.1
2021	173	n/a	n/a	3.5
2022	166	n/a	n/a	14.5
2023	171	n/a	n/a	11.7
2024	201	n/a	n/a	11.4

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 Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kilby Laboratory School	Public	PK, KG-6	611 N Pine St	Florence	35632	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	No	(256) 765-4303	201			11.4%	148 (73.6%)	22 (10.9%)	8 (4.0%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.0%)	91.4	41^st of 684 public elementary schools	94.0%		93	37^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.6%	4	76.2	53.9	84.2	68.4	61.5	85.7	80.8	97.4	68.4
Harlan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2233 McBurney Dr	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 768-2700	389	30	12.9	89.7%	120 (30.8%)	175 (45.0%)	18 (4.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (18.8%)	46.7	376^th of 684 public elementary schools	45.0%		44.3	388^th of 680 public elementary schools	42.9%	12	30.1	46.7			35.0	55.4	55.7			$13,932	$2,610	$11,298
L E Willson Elementary School	Public	3-6	2200 31st St	Sheffield	35660	Colbert County	Sheffield City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 386-5730	240	17	14.5	78.3%	103 (42.9%)	89 (37.1%)	21 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.3%)	25.3	513^th of 684 public elementary schools	25.0%		31.6	475^th of 680 public elementary schools	30.1%	38	13.2	23.0	21.2	15.3	26.2	53.9	38.3	52.3	39.0	$10,053	$2,090	$7,960
Weeden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	400 Baldwin Street	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 768-2900	422	26	16.5	87.2%	97 (23.0%)	123 (29.1%)	158 (37.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.0%)	56.4	301^st of 684 public elementary schools	56.0%		48.7	354^th of 680 public elementary schools	47.9%	53	49.4	48.1			37.2	53.3	60.8			$14,455	$2,668	$11,763
WA Threadgill Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	900 Annapolis Avenue	Sheffield	35660	Colbert County	Sheffield City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 386-5720	323	21	15.1	70.6%	155 (48.0%)	110 (34.1%)	15 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.0%)								(n/a)										$11,366	$2,150	$9,213
Forest Hills School	Public	PK, KG-4	101 Stovall Dr	Florence	35633	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 768-2500	827	55	15.0	44.6%	530 (64.1%)	152 (18.4%)	49 (5.9%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (10.9%)	74.8	159^th of 684 public elementary schools	76.8%		78.6	127^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.3%	32	49.3	52.5			54.2	72.7	68.8			$10,545	$1,336	$9,186
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4725 Highway 157	Florence	35633	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 764-8939	352	21	17.0	56.5%	320 (90.9%)	11 (3.1%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	68.3	204^th of 684 public elementary schools	70.2%		68.7	199^th of 680 public elementary schools	70.7%	5	52.5	42.1	61.1	30.8	47.4	75.0	63.2	69.4	53.9	$10,792	$1,963	$8,818
McBride Elementary School	Public	3-5	1400 Avalon Ave	Muscle Shoals	35661	Colbert County	Muscle Shoals City	No	No	No	No	(256) 389-2610	631	36	17.5	47.2%	447 (70.8%)	85 (13.5%)	51 (8.1%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.4%)	88.5	65^th of 684 public elementary schools	90.5%		91.7	48^th of 680 public elementary schools	92.9%	17	71.8	60.7	71.6		57.3	81.8	74.6	81.4		$8,031	$197	$7,800
Highland Park Elementary School	Public	1-2	714 Elmhurst St	Muscle Shoals	35661	Colbert County	Muscle Shoals City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 389-2620	226	15	14.8	51.3%	150 (66.4%)	33 (14.6%)	22 (9.7%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.1%)								(n/a)										$11,919	$2,319	$9,565
Webster Elementary School	Public	1-2	200 Webster Ave	Muscle Shoals	35661	Colbert County	Muscle Shoals City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 389-2650	232	16	14.2	44.8%	153 (65.9%)	42 (18.1%)	16 (6.9%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)								(n/a)										$13,378	$1,268	$12,075

Frequently Asked Questions about Kilby Laboratory School

Is Kilby Laboratory School a good school?

Yes. Kilby Laboratory School ranks in the top 6.0% of Alabama elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Kilby Laboratory School?

Students at Kilby Laboratory School are 74% White, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Kilby Laboratory School in?

Florence City

How many students attend Kilby Laboratory School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Kilby Laboratory School.

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