Arab Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(256) 586-6085
Arab Elementary School serves 608 students in grades 3-5.
Arab Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Arab Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Arab Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 608 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arab Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arab Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #60 out of 1270 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 94% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arab City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arab Elementary School is Arab High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Arab Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arab Primary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arab Arab High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 760 students10
0.2 miles
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026 0.2 9-12 760 - Arab Arab Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 669 students
0.5 miles
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005 0.5 PK-2 669 - Arab Arab Junior High School Math: 65% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 566 students10
1.5 miles
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074 1.5 6-8 566 - Arab Brindlee Mountain Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 222 students10
3.1 miles
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246 3.1 3-5 222 - Guntersville Brindlee Mountain High School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 626 students10
5.1 miles
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800 5.1 6-12 626
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