South Shades Crest Elementary School's state ranking declined from #102 in 2016 to #340 in 2018, indicating a downward trend in overall school performance within Alabama.
Math proficiency decreased from 69% in 2019 to 48% in 2023, remaining higher than the state average of 30% but below the district's 60% in 2023.
Reading proficiency improved to 74% in 2022, consistently higher than the state average of 47%, showing recovery from lower rates in prior years.
Enrollment fluctuated, peaking at 868 students in 1999 and settling at 500 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 45%, reflecting moderate demographic diversity for this Birmingham, AL elementary school.
Serving grades PK through 2 with 500 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, South Shades Crest qualifies as a Title I school providing early childhood education in the Hoover City district.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Attendance Zone: South Shades Crest Elementary School serves the southwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Shades Crest Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn it, live it everyday
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Shades Crest Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-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 schools are South Shades Crest Elementary School often compared to?
South Shades Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Valley Elementary School, Trace Crossings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School?
534 students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Shades Crest Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Shades Crest Elementary School?
South Shades Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Shades Crest Elementary School offer ?
South Shades Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Shades Crest Elementary School part of?
South Shades Crest Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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