Parkside Elementary School
Parkside Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Parkside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Parkside Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Rankings
Parkside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Parkside Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #392 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 84% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cullman County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parkside Elementary School is Fairview High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fairview Middle School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cullman Fairview Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 577 students10
4.6 miles
700 Wesley Ave N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-6304 4.6 K-5 577 - Cullman Fairview High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 495 students10
4.6 miles
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-5106 4.6 9-12 495 - Cullman Fairview Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 326 students10
4.6 miles
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-0883 4.6 6-8 326 - Holly Pond Holly Pond Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 236 students10
6.2 miles
91 Buckner Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256) 796-5898 6.2 6-8 236 - Holly Pond Holly Pond Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 350 students10
6.3 miles
120 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256) 796-0046 6.3 K-5 350
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