Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
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), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Shades Mountain Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shades Mountain Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shades Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Shades Mountain Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Shades Mountain Elementary School?
313 students attend Shades Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shades Mountain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shades Mountain Elementary School?
Shades Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shades Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Shades Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shades Mountain Elementary School part of?
Shades Mountain Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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