Colbert County School District
- 1101 HWY 72 EAST
- TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
- (256) 386-8565
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 66.5% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,168 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.9 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,955 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 186 | - |
District Test Scores
AHSGE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 93.3% | |
| 2009 | 87.3% | 87.6% | |
| 2008 | 65.9% | 72.6% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.2% | 78.5% | |
| 2009 | 68.3% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 69.6% | 77.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 85.6% | |
| 2008 | 78.7% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.1% | 81.8% | |
| 2009 | 74.1% | 81.6% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 81.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.2% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 65.1% | 78.9% | |
| 2008 | 65.7% | 72.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 68.2% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 77.8% | 81.2% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.2% | 94.0% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 91.1% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 92.8% | |
| 2008 | 94.5% | 94.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.3% | 94.7% | |
| 2009 | 93.1% | 95.4% | |
| 2008 | 92.4% | 95.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 93.6% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 94.2% | |
| 2008 | 96.7% | 95.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.9% | 90.5% | |
| 2009 | 86.2% | 91.6% | |
| 2008 | 92.4% | 93.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 89.7% | 93.6% | |
| 2008 | 97.3% | 95.2% | |
ARMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.4% | 80.1% | |
| 2009 | 81.3% | 79.4% | |
| 2008 | 79.4% | 77.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 88.8% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 88.1% | 85.4% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.8% | 81.3% | |
| 2009 | 81.7% | 79.1% | |
| 2008 | 71.2% | 78.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.2% | 86.7% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 81.1% | 86.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.2% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 70.9% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 83.1% | 78.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 85.6% | |
| 2009 | 79.1% | 84.7% | |
| 2008 | 86.8% | 84.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.2% | 76.9% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 73.8% | 71.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.1% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 92.5% | 86.2% | |
| 2008 | 88.7% | 86.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.9% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 63.6% | 65.8% | |
| 2008 | 68.2% | 61.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.3% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.1% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 82.7% | 79.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.4% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 84.1% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 79.7% | 68.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.7% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 74.3% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 75.6% | 73.9% | |
Source: AL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,955 | 15.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 67 |
| Kindergarten Students | 198 |
| 1st Grade Students | 198 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 205 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 204 |
| 4th Grade Students | 237 |
| 5th Grade Students | 224 |
| 6th Grade Students | 238 |
| 7th Grade Students | 237 |
| 8th Grade Students | 235 |
| 9th Grade Students | 234 |
| 10th Grade Students | 223 |
| 11th Grade Students | 211 |
| 12th Grade Students | 187 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Hispanic | 68 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 370 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,438 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,516 |
| Female | 1,382 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 186 | 15.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 84 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 80 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 1 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 28 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 8 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 189 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| School Administrators | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| Student Support Services | 8 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 153 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $33,984,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $11,731,000 | 34.5% |
| Property Tax | $2,792,000 | 8.2% |
| All Other Taxes | $9,000 | 0.03% |
| Cities and Counties | $4,953,000 | 14.6% |
| School Lunch | $517,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,116,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $178,000 | 0.5% |
| Sale of Property | $32,000 | 0.09% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,804,000 | 5.3% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $151,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $178,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,347,000 | 56.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,106,000 | 44.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $49,000 | 0.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $453,000 | 1.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $9,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $565,000 | 1.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,182,000 | 6.4% |
| Other Programs | $983,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,906,000 | 8.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $889,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $760,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $200,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $14,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $65,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $958,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Other | $15,000 | 0.04% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $30,208,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $16,488,000 | 54.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,638,000 | 38.5% |
| Student Support | $1,632,000 | 4.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,242,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,506,000 | 4.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,707,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,974,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,131,000 | 6.3% |
| Other Support Services | $446,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,082,000 | 6.9% |
| Food Services | $2,082,000 | 6.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 66.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 181 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 8 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 33 | 3.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Colbert County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 2,955
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 186
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1305 North Pk
Cherokee, AL Public | PK-6 | 364 | 15.5 |  5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL Public | 7-12 | 310 | 14.4 |  Review This School |
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| CHEROKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4595 Old Lee Hwy
Cherokee, AL Public | 5-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| COLBERT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL Public | 7-12 | 536 | 18.5 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| COLBERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL Public | KG-6 | 489 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COLBERT HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL Public | 7-12 | 481 | 17.5 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| HATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2130 Hatton School Rd
Leighton, AL Public | KG-6 | 259 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8100 Old Hwy 20
Leighton, AL Public | PK-6 | 293 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| NEW BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
900 New Bethel School Rd
Tuscumbia, AL Public | KG-6 | 166 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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