Valley Grande Elementary School
Tel:
(334)872-7661
- Valley Grande Elementary School serves 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Valley Grande Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 463 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Grande Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Grande Elementary School is 0.51, which is more 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 | #496 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 46% | 33% |
| White | 53% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dallas County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Selma William R Martin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 284 students
0.2 miles
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334)872-6417 0.2 7-8 284 - Selma Cedar Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 174 students
4.6 miles
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1625 4.6 PK-5 174 - Selma Brantley Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 212 students
5.5 miles
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334)874-8185 5.5 PK-6 212 - Selma Edgewood Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 270 students
5.5 miles
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1640 5.5 1-5 270 - Selma Selma High School Grades: 9-12 | 861 students
5.6 miles
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1680 5.6 9-12 861
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