Vestavia Hills Elementary Central
Tel:
(205)402-5300
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Central serves 798 students in grades 4-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (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 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Central placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Central's student population of 798 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 798 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Central is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary Central is 0.34, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #25 out of 1263 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vestavia Hills City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vestavia Hills Elementary Central is Vestavia Hills High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pizitz Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham West Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 779 students
0.4 miles
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5151 0.4 PK-3 779 - Birmingham Pizitz Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1186 students
0.5 miles
2020 Pizitz Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5350 0.5 6-8 1186 - Birmingham Vestavia Hills High School Grades: 9-12 | 2032 students
0.8 miles
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5250 0.8 9-12 2032 - Birmingham Crossroads School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.2 miles
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-1800 1.2 6-12 n/a - Birmingham East Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 808 students
1.4 miles
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5200 1.4 PK-3 808
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