Rock Quarry Elementary School
Tel:
(205)759-8347
- Rock Quarry Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (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 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Rock Quarry Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rock Quarry Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rock Quarry Elementary School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #19 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscaloosa City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rock Quarry Elementary School is Northridge High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rock Quary Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rock Quary Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscaloosa Rock Quary Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 525 students
0.1 miles
2100 Rock Quarry Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3700 0.1 6-8 525 - Tuscaloosa Northridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1016 students
1.1 miles
2901 Northridge Rd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3590 1.1 9-12 1016 - Tuscaloosa Verner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
2.0 miles
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3667 2.0 PK-5 554 - Tuscaloosa Holt High School Grades: 9-12 | 430 students
2.4 miles
3801 Alabama Ave Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)342-2768 2.4 9-12 430 - Tuscaloosa Holt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
3.1 miles
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)342-2650 3.1 PK-5 549
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