Valley Grande Elementary School serves 367 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Valley Grande Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Grande Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Valley Grande Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1040 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
52%
32%
White
38%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Valley Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Grande Elementary School is ranked #1040 out of 1,276 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Valley Grande Elementary School?
367 students attend Valley Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley Grande Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Grande Elementary School?
Valley Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Valley Grande Elementary School offer ?
Valley Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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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