Excellent
#32 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 2% in state
Kilby Laboratory School
Elementary School · Florence City · Florence, AL
A Florence City elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
611 N Pine St, Florence, AL 35632
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% vs AL 87% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Kilby Laboratory School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 21 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kilby Laboratory 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Harlan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| L E Willson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 3–6 | 2.3 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Weeden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kilby Laboratory School is listed in Florence City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kilby Laboratory School
Kilby Laboratory School is a public elementary school in Florence, AL, part of Florence City, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kilby Laboratory School
What grades does Kilby Laboratory School serve?
Kilby Laboratory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kilby Laboratory School?
Kilby Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
How does Kilby Laboratory School rank in AL?
Kilby Laboratory School ranks #32 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Kilby Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kilby Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Kilby Laboratory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kilby Laboratory School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kilby Laboratory School a charter school?
No, Kilby Laboratory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kilby Laboratory School a Title I school?
No, Kilby Laboratory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kilby Laboratory School?
11.4% of students at Kilby Laboratory 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (256) 765-4303
- Area population (ZIP 35632)
- 944
- Area median age
- 19.6
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 35632; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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