Matthews Elementary School

1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
4/
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#899 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Matthews Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Matthews Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Matthews Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Matthews Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Matthews Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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