Matthews Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Matthews 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 6% (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 19% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matthews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Matthews Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Matthews 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 Matthews Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1081 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
35%
10%
Black
58%
32%
White
6%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Matthews Elementary School's ranking?
Matthews Elementary School is ranked #1081 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Matthews Elementary School?
391 students attend Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Matthews Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthews Elementary School?
Matthews Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Matthews Elementary School offer ?
Matthews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Matthews Elementary School part of?
Matthews Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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