Shades Mountain Elementary School ranked #34 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #343 in 2012, placing it in the top 10% statewide for overall performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 70% to 74% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing strong academic achievement compared to state metrics.
Reading proficiency was between 75% and 79% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency stood at 70% to 79%, higher than the state average of 38%, indicating strong performance across core subjects.
Enrollment increased from 295 students in 2022 to 330 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 43%, reflecting consistent demographic diversity at this Birmingham public elementary school.
The student–teacher ratio was 14:1 in 2023, among the lowest in its district, supporting personalized attention for the 313 students in grades PK through 5.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Shades Mountain Elementary School serves the northern part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.1 miles.
- 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
School Overview
Shades Mountain Elementary School's student population of 328 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shades Mountain Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shades Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Shades Mountain Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,275 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
328 students attend Shades Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Shades Mountain Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shades Mountain Elementary School?
Shades Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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