D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Robinson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8400 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.60 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
374
Students
enrolled
22.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.60 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% 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 −10 points worse 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 proficiency12% (−29 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−18 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
Black12%3%reading -19 pts, math -7 pts4th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -25 pts, math -8 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -24 pts, math -12 pts3rd 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 8400 1st Ave S
City Birmingham
ZIP Code 35206
District 0100390
NCES School ID 010039000179
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35206

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,671
Per Capita Income $23,093
Poverty Rate 20.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 85.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $110,700
Median Rent $966
Owner-Occupied 47.8%
Renter-Occupied 52.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Robinson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 79.4%
Hispanic/Latino 19.3%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 374
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has 374 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.0:1.
What grades does Robinson Elementary School serve?
Robinson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Robinson Elementary School receive per student?
Robinson Elementary School receives $15,867 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Robinson Elementary School in 35206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$104,239
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,123
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
52.2%

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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