Martha Gaskins K5
Birmingham, AL · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Martha Gaskins K5 is a elementary school located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school serves 509 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 49/100 (D), Martha Gaskins K5 performs below the state average for Alabama. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Martha Gaskins K5 has a DataScore of 49/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Martha Gaskins K5 has 509 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
Yes, Martha Gaskins K5 is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +36, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Martha Gaskins K5 is part of the Birmingham City in Birmingham, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.