South Shades Crest Elementary School
Tel:
(205) 439-3000
South Shades Crest Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 55% (which is higher 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
South Shades Crest Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of South Shades Crest Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 55% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 55% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 26% | 33% |
| White | 55% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hoover City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Shades Crest Elementary School is Hoover High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brocks Gap Intermediate School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Brocks Gap Intermediate School Math: 78% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 5-6 | 807 students10
0.9 miles
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600 0.9 5-6 807 - Birmingham Robert F Bumpus Middle School Math: 80% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 7-8 | 837 students10
1.0 miles
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200 1 7-8 837 - Birmingham Deer Valley Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 971 students10
2.0 miles
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300 2 K-4 971 - Birmingham Trace Crossings Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 480 students10
2.0 miles
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700 2 PK-4 480 - Birmingham Hoover High School Math: 69% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,891 students10
2.3 miles
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200 2.3 9-12 2,891
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