Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shades Mountain 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shades Mountain Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shades Mountain Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#121 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
15%
32%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shades Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Shades Mountain Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Shades Mountain Elementary School?
295 students attend Shades Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Shades Mountain Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shades Mountain Elementary School?
Shades Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Shades Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Shades Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shades Mountain Elementary School part of?
Shades Mountain Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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