Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southview Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Tuscaloosa, AL, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest distance from the school being around 7.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southview Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Average Class Size
16 students
School Rankings
Southview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southview Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
93%
31%
White
2%
50%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southview Elementary School's ranking?
Southview Elementary School is ranked #1011 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Southview Elementary School often compared to?
Southview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Southview Elementary School?
644 students attend Southview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southview Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southview Elementary School?
Southview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southview Elementary School offer ?
Southview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southview Elementary School part of?
Southview Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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