Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Matthews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Matthews Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthews Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Matthews Elementary School?
390 students attend Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Matthews Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthews Elementary School?
Matthews Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Matthews Elementary School offer ?
Matthews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Matthews Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
