Saks Elementary School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(256) 741-6800
Saks Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Saks Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Saks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Saks Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Saks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Saks Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to 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 | #747 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 34% | 33% |
| White | 54% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Saks Elementary School is Saks High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Saks Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anniston Saks Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 371 students10
0.0 miles
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900 0 5-8 371 - Anniston Saks High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 378 students10
0.3 miles
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000 0.3 8-12 378 - Anniston Anniston City Boot Camp School Alternative School Grades: 7-12
0.8 miles
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100 0.8 7-12 n/a - Anniston Anniston Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 351 students10
0.8 miles
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020 0.8 6-8 351 - Anniston Anniston High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 470 students10
2.8 miles
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010 2.8 9-12 470
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