Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Math Proficiency
: 55%
Reading Proficiency
: 55%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of South Shades Crest Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School?
500 students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Shades Crest Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shades Crest Elementary School?
South Shades Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Shades Crest Elementary School offer ?
South Shades Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Shades Crest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Math Proficiency
: 55%
Reading Proficiency
: 55%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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