Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ider School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ider School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ider School's student population of 601 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ider School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ider School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ider School's ranking?
Ider School is ranked #575 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ider School often compared to?
Ider Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School, Wills Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ider School?
The graduation rate of Ider School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ider School?
601 students attend Ider School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ider School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ider School?
Ider School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ider School offer ?
Ider School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ider School part of?
Ider School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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