McAdory Elementary School ranked #447 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #273 in 2016 and #424 in 2022, placing it in the top 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 35% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 48%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 630 students in 2022 to 667 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 79% of the student body and 52% eligible for free lunch, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
McAdory Elementary served grades PK–5 with 634 students in total and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023 at this Jefferson County, Alabama school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McAdory Elementary School serves the southern part of Mc Calla, AL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 47.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcadory Elementary School's student population of 617 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcadory Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcadory Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#447 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcadory Elementary School's ranking?
Mcadory Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcadory Elementary School often compared to?
Mcadory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcadory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcadory Elementary School?
617 students attend Mcadory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mcadory Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcadory Elementary School?
Mcadory Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcadory Elementary School offer ?
Mcadory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcadory Elementary School part of?
Mcadory Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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