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#691 of 1,356 schools in AL
Erwin Intermediate School
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Center Point, AL
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
532 23rd Ave NW, Center Point, AL 35215
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Erwin Intermediate School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 79 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Erwin Intermediate School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,854
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Chalkville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 845 | Compare → |
| Huffman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Bryant Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #15 of 55
- District spending per student
- $12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Erwin Intermediate School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Erwin Intermediate School
Erwin Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Center Point, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 492 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #691 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Erwin Intermediate School
What grades does Erwin Intermediate School serve?
Erwin Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Erwin Intermediate School?
Erwin Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erwin Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erwin Intermediate School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Erwin Intermediate School rank in AL?
Erwin Intermediate School ranks #691 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Erwin Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Erwin Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Erwin Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Erwin Intermediate School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Erwin Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Erwin Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Erwin Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Erwin Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Erwin Intermediate School?
91.7% of students at Erwin Intermediate School 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (205) 379-3350
- Area population (ZIP 35215)
- 46,372
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 35215; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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