Very Good
#481 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 35% in state
York West End Junior High School
Elementary School · Sumter County · Livingston, AL
A Sumter County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
716 Country Club Road, Livingston, AL 35470
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at York West End Junior High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 57 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where York West End Junior High 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livingston), 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
$40,042
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sumter County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 387 | 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.
Sumter County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
York West End Junior High School is listed in Sumter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About York West End Junior High School
York West End Junior High School is a public elementary school in Livingston, AL, part of Sumter County, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about York West End Junior High School
What grades does York West End Junior High School serve?
York West End Junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend York West End Junior High School?
York West End Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York West End Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at York West End Junior High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does York West End Junior High School rank in AL?
York West End Junior High School ranks #481 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is York West End Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
York West End Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 York West End Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, York West End Junior High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is York West End Junior High School a charter school?
No, York West End Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is York West End Junior High School a Title I school?
No, York West End Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York West End Junior High School?
90.0% of students at York West End Junior High 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (205) 379-4950
- Area population (ZIP 35470)
- 4,909
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 21.8
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 35470; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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