Linden Elementary School, a Title–I eligible New Jersey high school serving grades PK–5, has improved in overall state ranking from #1229 in 2010 to #700 in 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 30% to 34% in 2023, approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 25%–29%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment has modestly declined from 228 students in 2021 to 196 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 97% and 78% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting ongoing socioeconomic challenges.
The school served 202 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in 2023, ranking among the top 10% in Alabama for lowest student–teacher ratios and largest student body size for Berkeley Heights public high school.
Despite improvements in ranking and math proficiency, reading and science test scores remained below statewide averages, indicating areas needing academic focus in this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linden Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Linden, AL, covering approximately 213.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 14.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Linden Elementary School's student population of 184 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Linden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)54.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden Elementary School's ranking?
Linden Elementary School is ranked #700 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
184 students attend Linden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Linden Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linden Elementary School offer ?
Linden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden Elementary School part of?
Linden Elementary School is part of Linden City School District.
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