Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret Elementary serves the southwest part of Odenville, AL, covering an area of approximately 19 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Margaret Elementary School's student population of 707 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Respectful, Positive, and Motivated – It is the Mustang Way!
School Rankings
Margaret Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#289 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Margaret Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odenville Elementary School, Springville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Margaret Elementary School?
707 students attend Margaret Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Margaret Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Elementary School?
Margaret Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaret Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Elementary School part of?
Margaret Elementary School is part of St Clair County School District.
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