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Reform Elementary School

Summary:

Reform Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Reform, Alabama, with a student population of 209. The school is part of the Pickens County School District, which is ranked 109 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reform Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Pickens County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests, with only 22.58% of 3rd graders and 20.83% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40.51% and 25.17% for Pickens County, and 42.16% and 38.32% for the state. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 368th and 579th out of 680-692 Alabama elementary schools over the past several years, putting it in the bottom 15-20% of the state. While its African American students perform relatively well compared to other schools, the performance for other student groups, such as female, male, and low socioeconomic status students, is much lower, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of Alabama elementary schools.

Reform Elementary has a very high percentage of students (76.56-80.61%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools like Gordo Elementary, which has a majority White student population and a 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 70.27%, Reform Elementary consistently underperforms on academic measures. The school's challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 815 7th Ave Sw
       Reform, AL  35481

(205) 375-6351

District: Pickens County

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,280 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.5%
White:
26.8%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Reform Elementary School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Pickens County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Reform Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pickens County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (66.5%), White (26.8%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reform Elementary School is 15.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Pickens County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reform Elementary School is $11,280, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Pickens County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reform Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Reform Elementary School 471st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Reform Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pickens County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens County 109th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reform Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Reform Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.92 245th 623 60.7%
2005 48.68 381st 688 44.6%
2006 33.71 527th 689 23.5%
2007 24.70 596th 698 14.6%
2008 39.55 487th 698 30.2%
2009 38.00 505th 696 27.4%
2010 43.06 489th 704 30.5%
2011 42.62 497th 709 29.9%
2012 34.49 548th 696 21.3%
2013 35.60 553rd 696 20.5%
2014 29.21 524th 695 24.6%
2015 36.91 452nd 691 34.6%
2016 39.42 434th 691 37.2%
2017 36.43 451st 688 34.4%
2018 31.00 485th 680 28.7%
2019 44.02 401st 681 41.1%
2021 16.60 579th 692 16.3%
2022 24.15 517th 687 24.7%
2023 46.34 368th 680 45.9%
2024 33.45 471st 684 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reform Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.24 426th 651 34.6%
2019 58.35 262nd 649 59.6%
2021 22.49 523rd 653 19.9%
2022 33.69 441st 651 32.3%
2023 54.54 281st 623 54.9%
2024 40.54 421st 670 37.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Reform Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.07 402nd 639 37.1%
2018 27.02 499th 640 22.0%
2019 44.03 393rd 646 39.2%
2021 22.29 512th 656 22.0%
2022 28.86 472nd 656 28.0%
2023 50.58 315th 645 51.2%
2024 42.92 384th 650 40.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Reform Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.13 564th 639 11.7%
2018 28.58 478th 650 26.5%
2019 44.85 382nd 650 41.2%
2021 13.86 588th 669 12.1%
2022 21.07 528th 669 21.1%
2023 41.44 396th 649 39.0%
2024 24.84 501st 655 23.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Reform Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.90 186th 336 44.6%
2018 38.48 273rd 423 35.5%
2019 57.83 138th 426 67.6%
2021 25.68 334th 426 21.6%
2022 51.39 172nd 426 59.6%
2023 66.78 97th 427 77.3%
2024 57.60 144th 420 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at Reform Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.11 241st 369 34.7%
2018 3.22 508th 508 0.0%
2019 52.06 238th 529 55.0%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 18, 2009

Open Quote We have had a terrible time with this school. Most of the teachers just hand out worksheets. Those teachers who do teach catch a rough time from the others. What instruction there is, stops after the SAT-10/ARMT is given.

5th grade teachers just pull grades out of the air: Grades are not based on student performance. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Reform Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 592 592
1989 262 353 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1990 258 331 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1991 259 329 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 263 331 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 253 316 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 269 316 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 255 310 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 255 310 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 244 781 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
1998 213 294 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1999 187 286 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 180 262 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 163 250 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 129 242 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 374
2003 129 242 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 374
2004 132 232 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 160 215 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 164 218 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2007 164 227 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 190 234 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2009 188 232 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2010 175 219 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2011 200 207 0 2 0 0 0 0 409
2012 179 189 1 0 0 0 2 0 371
2013 149 178 0 0 1 0 5 0 333
2014 126 181 3 1 0 0 8 0 319
2015 118 161 0 1 0 0 12 0 292
2016 105 168 0 1 0 0 14 0 288
2017 95 176 0 1 5 0 13 0 290
2018 85 202 0 3 0 0 12 0 302
2019 67 143 0 5 0 1 7 0 223
2020 62 136 0 4 0 0 4 0 206
2021 55 144 0 6 0 0 0 0 205
2022 44 140 0 8 0 0 4 0 196
2023 56 139 0 8 0 0 6 0 209

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Reform Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 28.0 21.1 0
1989 615 28.8 21.3 n/a
1990 590 29.0 20.3 0
1991 588 29.0 20.2 n/a
1992 595 29.0 20.5 n/a
1993 571 30.0 19.0 n/a
1994 586 32.0 18.3 n/a
1995 565 28.4 19.9 n/a
1996 565 28.4 19.9 n/a
1997 1026 29.4 34.9 33.1
1998 509 30.5 16.7 70.1
1999 475 28.0 17.0 77.7
2000 444 29.0 15.3 75.9
2001 415 26.0 16.0 68.7
2002 374 23.0 16.2 79.6
2003 374 23.0 16.2 79.6
2004 366 24.6 14.9 77.3
2005 376 25.0 15.0 78.2
2006 384 24.0 16.0 76.8
2007 392 23.1 17.0 76
2008 427 23.6 18.1 79.4
2009 422 27.3 15.3 78
2010 395 24.2 16.2 80.3
2011 409 25.6 15.9 82.6
2012 371 27.9 13.2 84.9
2013 333 30.0 11.0 87.4
2014 319 23.7 13.4 89.3
2015 292 19.0 15.3 90.4
2016 288 17.0 16.9 88.2
2017 290 17.4 16.6 86.2
2018 302 17.2 17.4 87.1
2019 223 15.1 14.7 81.6
2020 206 14.1 14.5 85.4
2021 205 12.3 16.6 77.1
2022 196 12.3 15.8 80.6
2023 209 13.3 15.6 76.6

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 Reform Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 28.0 21.1 0
1989 615 28.8 21.3 n/a
1990 590 29.0 20.3 0
1991 588 29.0 20.2 n/a
1992 595 29.0 20.5 n/a
1993 571 30.0 19.0 n/a
1994 586 32.0 18.3 n/a
1995 565 28.4 19.9 n/a
1996 565 28.4 19.9 n/a
1997 1026 29.4 34.9 33.1
1998 509 30.5 16.7 70.1
1999 475 28.0 17.0 77.7
2000 444 29.0 15.3 75.9
2001 415 26.0 16.0 68.7
2002 374 23.0 16.2 79.6
2003 374 23.0 16.2 79.6
2004 366 24.6 14.9 77.3
2005 376 25.0 15.0 78.2
2006 384 24.0 16.0 76.8
2007 392 23.1 17.0 76
2008 427 23.6 18.1 79.4
2009 422 27.3 15.3 78
2010 395 24.2 16.2 80.3
2011 409 25.6 15.9 82.6
2012 371 27.9 13.2 84.9
2013 333 30.0 11.0 87.4
2014 319 23.7 13.4 89.3
2015 292 19.0 15.3 90.4
2016 288 17.0 16.9 88.2
2017 290 17.4 16.6 86.2
2018 302 17.2 17.4 87.1
2019 223 15.1 14.7 81.6
2020 206 14.1 14.5 85.4
2021 205 12.3 16.6 77.1
2022 196 12.3 15.8 80.6
2023 209 13.3 15.6 76.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reform Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,147 (19.0%) $9,089 (80.6%) $11,280

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reform Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 401st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 368th of 680 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reform Elementary School)46.746.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickens County)52.751.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reform Elementary School)51.213.3
 37.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pickens County)33.517.5
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students223209
 6.3%
African American143139
 2.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6756
 16.4%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.6%76.6%
 5.1%

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Reform Elementary School ranks 471st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Reform Elementary School.

Students at Reform Elementary School are 67% African American, 27% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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