A+
Excellent
94/100

EPIC Alternative Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1000 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in Alabama
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
293
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%83/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+6 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−13 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black47%8%reading +16 pts, math -2 pts67th percentile (list)
Low-income35%5%reading -1 pts, math -10 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 10th Ave S
City Birmingham
ZIP Code 35205
District 0100390
NCES School ID 010039000119
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35205

Understanding the community around EPIC Alternative Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,681
Per Capita Income $39,836
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $268,900
Median Rent $978
Owner-Occupied 30.7%
Renter-Occupied 69.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for EPIC Alternative Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 91.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
White 2.7%
Two or More Races 1.7%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 293
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for EPIC Alternative Elementary School?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend EPIC Alternative Elementary School?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School has 293 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does EPIC Alternative Elementary School serve?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does EPIC Alternative Elementary School receive per student?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School receives $15,867 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around EPIC Alternative Elementary School in 35205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$231,750
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
69.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026