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#1288 of 1,356 schools in AL
Childrens Center
School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL
A Montgomery County school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 N Madison Terrace, Montgomery, AL 36107
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Childrens Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Childrens Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,895
Median home value
$69,800
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Sylvan Learning Center #02603Private · tuition | 6.5 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Trinity Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #42 of 51
- District spending per student
- $12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Childrens Center is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Childrens Center
Childrens Center is a public school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Childrens Center
What grades does Childrens Center serve?
Childrens Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Childrens Center?
Childrens Center has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childrens Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Childrens Center is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Childrens Center rank in AL?
Childrens Center ranks #1,288 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Childrens Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Childrens Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Childrens Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Childrens Center has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Childrens Center a charter school?
No, Childrens Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Childrens Center a Title I school?
No, Childrens Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Childrens Center?
79.2% of students at Childrens Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.4%
- Phone
- (334) 262-4865
- Area population (ZIP 36107)
- 8,063
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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