Sun Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(205)231-5740
- Sun Valley Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
- Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 588 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sun Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #960 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 97% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sun Valley Elementary School is Erwin High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Erwin Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Erwin Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Erwin Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 682 students
1.0 miles
528 23rd Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)379-3350 1.0 3-5 682 - Birmingham Erwin High School Grades: 9-12 | 806 students
1.0 miles
1000 Eagle Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)379-3400 1.0 9-12 806 - Birmingham Erwin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 582 students
1.0 miles
532 23rd Avenue Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)379-3430 1.0 6-8 582 - Birmingham Center Point Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 675 students
1.7 miles
4801 Indian Trail
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)379-2900 1.7 PK-2 675 - Birmingham Smith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 443 students
1.9 miles
1124 Five Mile Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)231-5675 1.9 6-8 443
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