Satsuma City School District

220 Baker Road
Satsuma, AL 36572-2402
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Satsuma City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,502 students in Satsuma City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Satsuma City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,502 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Satsuma City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#23 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Satsuma City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Satsuma City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Satsuma City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Satsuma City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Satsuma City  School District and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
37 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
122 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
8%
32%
# White Students
1,275 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
85%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
96
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,800 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Satsuma City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart displays total spending of Satsuma City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,565
$12,892
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Satsuma City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,800
$12,112
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Satsuma City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Satsuma City School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert E Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 Baker Rd
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8210
Grades: PK-6
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Satsuma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Gator Circle
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8190
Grades: 7-12
| 735 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Satsuma City School District?
Satsuma City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,502 students.
What is the rank of Satsuma City School District?
Satsuma City School District is ranked #20 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Satsuma City School District?
85% of Satsuma City School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Satsuma City School District?
Satsuma City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Satsuma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,800 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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