Pelham Ridge
Tel:
(205)624-3704
- Pelham Ridge serves 822 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Pelham Ridge places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Pelham Ridge's student population of 822 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 822 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pelham Ridge's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pelham Ridge is 0.65, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 44% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 33% |
| White | 49% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pelham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pelham Ridge is Pelham High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverchase Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pelham Oaks (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pelham Pelham Oaks Grades: K-5 | 658 students
1.1 miles
2200 Highway 33
Pelham, AL 35124
(205)624-3703 1.1 K-5 658 - Pelham Pelham High School Grades: 9-12 | 964 students
1.6 miles
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205)624-3701 1.6 9-12 964 - Birmingham Riverchase Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 737 students
1.9 miles
853 Willow Oak Dr
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)624-3702 1.9 6-8 737 - Birmingham Riverchase Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 690 students
2.4 miles
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-3400 2.4 K-5 690 - Birmingham Hoover High School Grades: 9-12 | 2922 students
2.9 miles
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-1200 2.9 9-12 2922
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