Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Carmel 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
Mt Carmel Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Carmel 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 Mt Carmel Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#114 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
18%
32%
White
62%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
44%
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 Mt Carmel Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Carmel Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mt Carmel Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Carmel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Fanning 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School?
615 students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mt Carmel Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Carmel Elementary School?
Mt Carmel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mt Carmel Elementary School offer ?
Mt Carmel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Mt Carmel Elementary School part of?
Mt Carmel Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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