Rock Quarry Elementary School
Rock Quarry Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rock Quarry Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rock Quarry Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rock Quarry Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 543 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rock Quarry Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rock Quarry Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #15 out of 1270 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscaloosa City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Rock Quary Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscaloosa Rock Quary Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 530 students10
0.1 miles
2100 Rock Quarry Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3578 0.1 6-8 530 - Tuscaloosa Northridge High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,002 student10
1.1 miles
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590 1.1 9-12 1,002 - Tuscaloosa Verner Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 570 students10
2.0 miles
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3667 2 PK-5 570 - Tuscaloosa Holt High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 388 students10
2.4 miles
3801 Alabama Ave Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768 2.4 9-12 388 - Tuscaloosa Holt Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 543 students10
3.1 miles
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650 3.1 PK-5 543
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