Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Place Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Place Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#805 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
74%
32%
White
8%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Place Elementary School's ranking?
University Place Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend University Place Elementary School?
599 students attend University Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of University Place Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Place Elementary School?
University Place Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Place Elementary School offer ?
University Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Place Elementary School part of?
University Place Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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