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Princeton School vs. Washington K8

Should you attend Princeton School or Washington K8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Princeton School
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Washington K8
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Princeton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Washington K8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Princeton School, a magnet school serving grades Pre–K through 5 in Birmingham, AL, ranked #529 statewide in 2023, reflecting a decline from its peak rank of #26 in 2010.
Math proficiency at ranged between 20–24%, lower than the Alabama state average of approximately 30%, while reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of about 47%.
The school's enrollment decreased from 257 students in 2017 to 200 students currently, with student–teacher ratio steady around 15:1, ranking in the top 10% for lowest ratios in Alabama.
The student body is predominantly Black (99%), with 46% qualifying for free lunch and 5% for reduced–price lunch, indicating a significant portion of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Science proficiency ranged from 11–19%, lower than the state average near 38%, marking an ongoing area of academic challenge for this Union County NJ high school.
Washington K8, a Birmingham public K–8 school, ranked between #1087 and #1139 in Alabama from 2022 to 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency at was 7% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with recent test scores showing a decline from 15% in 2019; reading proficiency was 22%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
The school's minority enrollment was 98%, with 89% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need and stable free lunch rates since 2019.
served 590 students in PreK–8 grades in 2024, with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 20:1 and an enrollment growth from 506 students in 2022.
Despite low proficiency rates, the school maintained a graduation rate above state averages, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
200 students
590 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Princeton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington K8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Princeton School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington K8.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Princeton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington K8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Princeton School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birmingham City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington K8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birmingham City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#529 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#1139 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Princeton School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington K8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
7%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington K8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington K8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington K8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Princeton School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington K8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
36
Kindergarten Students
23
36
Grade 1 Students
29
44
Grade 2 Students
31
58
Grade 3 Students
31
48
Grade 4 Students
33
45
Grade 5 Students
35
34
Grade 6 Students
-
95
Grade 7 Students
-
94
Grade 8 Students
-
100

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington K8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
99%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington K8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington K8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington K8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.02
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Princeton School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington K8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Princeton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington K8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Princeton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington K8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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