Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Matthews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Matthews Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Matthews Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthews Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#899 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
59%
32%
White
5%
52%
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
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #899 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Matthews Elementary School often compared to?
Matthews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestmont Elementary School, Faucettvestavia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Matthews Elementary School?
401 students attend Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Matthews Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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