Berry Elementary School

341 School Avenue
Berry, AL 35546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Berry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Berry Elementary School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Berry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berry Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#314 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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20-24%
24%
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60-64%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
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Black
5%
32%
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White
90%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Berry Elementary School's ranking?
Berry Elementary School is ranked #314 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Berry Elementary School?
318 students attend Berry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Berry Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berry Elementary School?
Berry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Berry Elementary School offer ?
Berry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Berry Elementary School part of?
Berry Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2014
THIS ISNT A REVIEW PER SE, EXCEPT TO SAY THAT THE AMERICAN FLAG THAT FLYS ABOVE THE SCHOOL IS BADLY TORN IN SEVERAL PLACES. THIS DOES NOT REFLECT WELL ON THE SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP. I SUGGEST IT BE REPLACED AND THE TATTERED ONE GIVEN TO A LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOP FOR DISPOSAL.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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