Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcadory Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Mcadory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Mcadory Elementary School's student population of 667 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Mcadory Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcadory Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#424 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
60%
32%
White
24%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Mcadory Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcadory Elementary School?
667 students attend Mcadory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mcadory Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcadory Elementary School?
Mcadory Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcadory Elementary School offer ?
Mcadory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcadory Elementary School part of?
Mcadory Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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