Ider School serves 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Ider School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ider School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ider School's student population of 645 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
645 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ider School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ider School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
19%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%

Black
n/a
32%
White
78%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ider School's ranking?
Ider School is ranked #488 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ider School often compared to?
Ider Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wills Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ider School?
The graduation rate of Ider School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ider School?
645 students attend Ider School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ider School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ider School?
Ider School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ider School offer ?
Ider School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ider School part of?
Ider School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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