Serving 614 students in grades 3-5, Mcbride Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcbride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mcbride Elementary School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcbride Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcbride Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#91 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcbride Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbride Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcbride Elementary School often compared to?
Mcbride Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcbride Elementary School?
614 students attend Mcbride Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mcbride Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mcbride Elementary School offer ?
Mcbride Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Mcbride Elementary School part of?
Mcbride Elementary School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.
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