Walker Elementary School vs. Rock Quarry Elementary School
Should I attend Walker Elementary School or Rock Quarry 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
Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rock Quarry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Quarry Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
747 students
569 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#12 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
57
Kindergarten Students
135
94
Grade 1 Students
119
83
Grade 2 Students
104
85
Grade 3 Students
122
86
Grade 4 Students
114
76
Grade 5 Students
114
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
8%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
92%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%