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Montevallo Elementary School vs. Shelby Elementary School

Should you attend Montevallo Elementary School or Shelby Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Montevallo Elementary School
171 Jeter Cir
Montevallo, AL 35115
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Shelby Elementary School
19099 Highway 145
Shelby, AL 35143
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 741 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montevallo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shelby 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
741 students
239 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montevallo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shelby Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montevallo Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shelby Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montevallo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shelby Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montevallo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shelby County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shelby County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#446 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#175 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montevallo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shelby Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in AL)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montevallo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelby Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montevallo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelby Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montevallo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelby Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montevallo Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shelby Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
114
34
Grade 1 Students
139
29
Grade 2 Students
143
44
Grade 3 Students
118
37
Grade 4 Students
112
28
Grade 5 Students
115
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Montevallo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shelby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montevallo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shelby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1994-95 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montevallo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shelby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montevallo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shelby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montevallo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shelby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montevallo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shelby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montevallo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shelby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montevallo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shelby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montevallo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shelby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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