Inverness Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(205) 682-5240
Inverness Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Inverness Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Inverness Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Inverness Elementary School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 605 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Inverness Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Inverness Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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 | #96 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 58% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Inverness Elementary School is Spain Park High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oak Mountain Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Mountain Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Oak Mountain Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 729 students10
1.2 miles
5640 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230 1.2 PK-3 729 - Birmingham Oak Mountain Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,093 student10
1.2 miles
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210 1.2 6-8 1,093 - Birmingham Greystone Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 510 students10
2.1 miles
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200 2.1 K-5 510 - Birmingham Spain Park High School Math: 71% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,626 student10
2.5 miles
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400 2.5 9-12 1,626 - Birmingham Berry Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,179 student10
2.6 miles
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000 2.6 6-8 1,179
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