Green Valley Elementary School

3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Green Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Green Valley Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Green Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Valley Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#188 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
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35-39%
24%
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55-59%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
16%
10%
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Black
38%
32%
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White
40%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Green Valley Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Green Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Green Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gwin Elementary School, Trace Crossings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Green Valley Elementary School?
463 students attend Green Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Green Valley Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Valley Elementary School?
Green Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Green Valley Elementary School offer ?
Green Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Green Valley Elementary School part of?
Green Valley Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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