Valley Grande Elementary School in Selma, AL ranked #722 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #844 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 35–39%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 20–29%, also below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 509 students in 2019 to 372 in 2023, while percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 55%, reflecting socioeconomic changes in this Union County NJ high school.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with an enrollment of 372 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 as of 2023.
Over the past decade, math and reading proficiency at this Berkeley Heights public high school have shown notable declines, with recent proficiency rates substantially below state averages.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Grande Elementary School serves the northern part of Selma, AL, covering an area of approximately 50.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located up to 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Grande Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley Grande 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 Valley Grande Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#722 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-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 is Valley Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Grande Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Valley Grande Elementary School?
353 students attend Valley Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Valley Grande Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Grande Elementary School?
Valley Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Grande Elementary School offer ?
Valley Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Grande Elementary School part of?
Valley Grande Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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