Saraland Elementary School
Saraland Elementary School serves 878 students in grades 2-5.
Saraland Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (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 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Saraland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Saraland Elementary School's student population of 878 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-5 |
| Total Students | 878 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Saraland Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Saraland Elementary School is 0.41, 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 | #83 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 16% | 33% |
| White | 75% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saraland City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Saraland Elementary School is Saraland High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saraland Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus Math: 71% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 729 students10
1.4 miles
401 Baldwin St
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405 1.4 6-8 729 - Saraland Saraland High School Math: 58% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,041 student10
1.5 miles
1115 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970 1.5 9-12 1,041 - Axis North Mobile County Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 496 students10
2.5 miles
1950 Salco Road West
Axis, AL 36505
(251) 221-2000 2.5 K-8 496 - Satsuma Robert E Lee Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 705 students10
2.5 miles
251 Baker Rd
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8210 2.5 PK-6 705 - Satsuma Satsuma High School Math: 56% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 758 students10
2.6 miles
1 Gator Circle
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8190 2.6 7-12 758
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