Top Rankings
Alabaster City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,354 students in Alabaster City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Alabaster City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
6,354 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Alabaster City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 143 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
# American Indian Students
34 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
78 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,335 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
10%
# Black Students
1,394 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
22%
32%
# White Students
3,436 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
54%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
451
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
441
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
426
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
420
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
434
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
458
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
456
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
469
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
511
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
561
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
553
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
553
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
508
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,552 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,964 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,552
$12,931
Spending / Student
$12,964
$12,150
Best Alabaster City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Smokey Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-4300
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-4300
Grades: PK-3
| 933 students
Rank: #22.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Grades: PK-3
| 918 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1509 Kent Dairy Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6200
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6200
Grades: 4-5
| 892 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,436 students
Rank: #55.
Thompson High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alabaster City School District?
Alabaster City School District manages 5 public schools serving 6,354 students.
What is the rank of Alabaster City School District?
Alabaster City School District is ranked #19 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alabaster City School District?
54% of Alabaster City School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alabaster City School District?
Alabaster City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Alabaster City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,964 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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