Dallas County School District
- 429 LAUDERDALE ST
- SELMA, AL 36701
- (334) 876-4498
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60.3% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,504 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.8 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,154 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 248 | - |
District Test Scores
AHSGE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 93.3% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 87.6% | |
| 2008 | 51.5% | 72.6% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.8% | 78.5% | |
| 2009 | 65.4% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 55.1% | 77.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.6% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 85.6% | |
| 2008 | 65.2% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.3% | 81.8% | |
| 2009 | 69.4% | 81.6% | |
| 2008 | 58.3% | 81.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.1% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 63.3% | 78.9% | |
| 2008 | 54.8% | 72.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 54.4% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 61.2% | 81.2% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 94.0% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.7% | 91.1% | |
| 2009 | 91.4% | 92.8% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 94.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.7% | 94.7% | |
| 2009 | 92.1% | 95.4% | |
| 2008 | 87.2% | 95.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.2% | 93.6% | |
| 2009 | 89.6% | 94.2% | |
| 2008 | 86.8% | 95.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.7% | 90.5% | |
| 2009 | 89.6% | 91.6% | |
| 2008 | 86.5% | 93.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.4% | 93.6% | |
| 2008 | 87.2% | 95.2% | |
ARMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.1% | 80.1% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 79.4% | |
| 2008 | 67.9% | 77.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.2% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 70.2% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 72.4% | 85.4% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.7% | 81.3% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 79.1% | |
| 2008 | 60.9% | 78.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.1% | 86.7% | |
| 2009 | 67.6% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 66.7% | 86.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.6% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 63.1% | 78.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.7% | 85.6% | |
| 2009 | 65.2% | 84.7% | |
| 2008 | 72.6% | 84.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.1% | 76.9% | |
| 2009 | 57.2% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 53.6% | 71.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.2% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 86.2% | |
| 2008 | 79.9% | 86.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.9% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 65.8% | |
| 2008 | 41.6% | 61.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.4% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 62.1% | 79.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.8% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 57.8% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 47.9% | 68.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.8% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 54.2% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 61.6% | 73.9% | |
Source: AL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,154 | 16.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 69 |
| Kindergarten Students | 254 |
| 1st Grade Students | 266 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 254 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 270 |
| 4th Grade Students | 308 |
| 5th Grade Students | 291 |
| 6th Grade Students | 351 |
| 7th Grade Students | 311 |
| 8th Grade Students | 328 |
| 9th Grade Students | 354 |
| 10th Grade Students | 363 |
| 11th Grade Students | 300 |
| 12th Grade Students | 292 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,118 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 864 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,073 |
| Female | 1,932 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 248 | 16.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 106 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 117 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 2 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 29 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 289 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| School Administrators | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| Student Support Services | 14 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 209 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $45,924,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $5,260,000 | 11.5% |
| Property Tax | $2,089,000 | 4.5% |
| All Other Taxes | $17,000 | 0.04% |
| Cities and Counties | $983,000 | 2.1% |
| School Lunch | $485,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $846,000 | 1.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $116,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $76,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $96,000 | 0.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $29,000 | 0.06% |
| Private Contributions | $88,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $435,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $33,731,000 | 73.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $23,656,000 | 51.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $76,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $898,000 | 2.0% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $984,000 | 2.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $3,416,000 | 7.4% |
| Other Programs | $4,701,000 | 10.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,933,000 | 15.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,027,000 | 6.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,152,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $467,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $33,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $123,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,818,000 | 4.0% |
| Through State - Other | $209,000 | 0.5% |
| Direct - Other | $96,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $40,060,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $20,890,000 | 52.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $16,298,000 | 40.7% |
| Student Support | $2,188,000 | 4.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,810,000 | 6.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,229,000 | 2.7% |
| School Administration Support | $2,405,000 | 5.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,861,000 | 8.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,244,000 | 7.1% |
| Other Support Services | $561,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,872,000 | 7.2% |
| Food Services | $2,872,000 | 6.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 60.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 240 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 41 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 51 | 3.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dallas County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 4,154
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 248
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL Public | KG-6 | 269 | 13.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BRUCE K CRAIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL Public | 3-5 | 301 | 18.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DALLAS COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL Public | 7-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| DALLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
335 5th Ave
Plantersville, AL Public | 9-12 | 580 | 17.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FIVE POINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7333 County Rd 33
Orrville, AL Public | 3-6 | 213 | 17.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JE TERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL Public | PK-6 | 160 | 16.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KEITH MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1166 Dallas Rd 115
Orrville, AL Public | 7-12 | 303 | 14.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SALEM PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
3486 Dallas Rd 3
Orrville, AL Public | KG-2 | 137 | 12.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SHILOH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6200 Dallas Rd 30
Sardis, AL Public | KG-6 | 215 | 13.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7975 Us Hwy 80 East
Selma, AL Public | 9-12 | 525 | 16.2 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL Public | KG-2 | 307 | 12.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TIPTON ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL Public | 7-8 | 223 | 19.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| VALLEY GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2765 Dallas County Rd 81
Selma, AL Public | KG-6 | 465 | 19.4 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WILLIAM R MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2863 Dallas County Rd 81
Selma, AL Public | 7-8 | 313 | 16.9 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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