Mcbride Elementary School
Mcbride Elementary School serves 595 students in grades 3-5.
Mcbride Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 3-5
- Students: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mcbride Elementary School's student population of 595 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
595 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mcbride Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Mcbride Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
6%
9%

Black
18%
32%

White
68%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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