Maryvale Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Maryvale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maryvale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maryvale Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Maryvale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Maryvale Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
3%
10%

Black
91%
32%

White
3%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
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 Maryvale Elementary School's ranking?
Maryvale Elementary School is ranked #1037 out of 1,276 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Maryvale Elementary School?
477 students attend Maryvale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Maryvale Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maryvale Elementary School?
Maryvale Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Maryvale Elementary School offer ?
Maryvale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maryvale Elementary School part of?
Maryvale Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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