Valley Grande Elementary School
Valley Grande Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Valley Grande Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Valley Grande Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Valley Grande Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Grande Elementary School is 0.52, which is less 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #743 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 48% | 33% |
| White | 50% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dallas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Valley Grande Elementary School is Selma High School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is William R Martin Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedar Park Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Selma William R Martin Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 271 students10
0.2 miles
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417 0.2 7-8 271 - Selma Cedar Park Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 161 students10
4.6 miles
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625 4.6 PK-5 161 - Selma Brantley Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 226 students10
5.5 miles
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185 5.5 PK-6 226 - Selma Edgewood Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 304 students10
5.5 miles
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640 5.5 K-5 304 - Selma Selma High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 819 students10
5.6 miles
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683 5.6 9-12 819
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