Maxwell Elementary School vs. Cottondale Elementary School
Should I attend Maxwell Elementary School or Cottondale Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Cottondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maxwell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottondale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
544 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#596 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
37
Kindergarten Students
97
93
Grade 1 Students
86
74
Grade 2 Students
92
54
Grade 3 Students
73
67
Grade 4 Students
82
67
Grade 5 Students
76
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
29%
% Black
25%
29%
% White
61%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%