Steele Junior High School serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Steele Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steele Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Steele Junior High School's student population of 148 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steele Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Steele Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steele Junior High School's ranking?
Steele Junior High School is ranked #390 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Steele Junior High School?
148 students attend Steele Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Steele Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steele Junior High School?
Steele Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Steele Junior High School offer ?
Steele Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Steele Junior High School part of?
Steele Junior High School is part of St Clair County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
Christmas Break (School Closed)
December 18, 2023 (Monday)
Martin Luther King JR Day (School Closed)
January 15, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day (School Closed)
February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (School Closed)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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