Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret 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 29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Margaret Elementary School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margaret Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#278 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
17%
32%
White
73%
53%
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
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Margaret Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odenville Elementary School, Springville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Margaret Elementary School?
679 students attend Margaret Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Margaret Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Elementary School?
Margaret Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Margaret Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret Elementary School part of?
Margaret Elementary School is part of St Clair County School District.
School Calendar
View the Margaret Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day (School Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
First Day for Teachers
August 01, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day for Students (Last Name A-K)
August 08, 2024 (Thursday)
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