Glen Iris Elementary School

Glen Iris Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1115 11th St S,  Birmingham, AL
Birmingham City Schools
5.0
783 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Michael Vincent Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
46.3%
State Average
27.8%
Science
27.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Black
65.5%
Hispanic
29%
White
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 8 Reviews
5.0 other
5/5/2016
The teachers and staff are easy to communicate with and offer helpful insight and suggestions to work with my special needs child.
5.0 parent
7/17/2014
Glen Iris Elementary is an outstanding school with exceptional instructors, exemplary curricula and students who strive for excellence. I am honored to have my children as a part of a wonderful learning environment which utilizes all of its resources including extensive professional development for...
5.0 parent
11/10/2012
My daughter has attended this school since kindergarten and is now in the 2nd grade. She has learned so many things here and is becoming more culturally diversified. She is able to do and tell me things that I didn't learn at her age. This school really strives for excellence in their students learn...
5.0 parent
12/11/2011
My daughter has attended Glen Iris since kindergarten and it has been a great learning experience. Her principal gets two thumbs up because he has gone out of his way to bring new things to the school such as the playground and new outside classroom. This is my daughter's last year, and I am going t...

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Glen Iris Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Birmingham, AL and is served by the Birmingham City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 783 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Glen Iris Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $301,084. Discover additional schools in the area, like Princeton Alternative Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glen Iris Elementary School.

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