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Rocky Ridge Elementary School

2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (205) 439-2900

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Rocky Ridge Elementary School serves 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Rocky Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rocky Ridge Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

593 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Rocky Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Rocky Ridge Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#84 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

24%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

15%

Black

18%

32%

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White

57%

53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.61

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

28%

48%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hoover City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Ridge Elementary School's ranking?

Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary School?

593 students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Rocky Ridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Ridge Elementary School?

Rocky Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Rocky Ridge Elementary School offer ?

Rocky Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Rocky Ridge Elementary School part of?

Rocky Ridge Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day for Students

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education