Mcbride Elementary School

1400 Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 631 students in grades 3-5, Mcbride Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcbride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Mcbride Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Mcbride Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcbride Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#71 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
70%
30%
70%
47%
48%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcbride Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbride Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcbride Elementary School often compared to?
Mcbride Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcbride Elementary School?
631 students attend Mcbride Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mcbride Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcbride Elementary School offer ?
Mcbride Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcbride Elementary School part of?
Mcbride Elementary School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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