Vestavia Hills Elementary West vs Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Vestavia Hills Elementary West and Shades Cahaba Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 9.0 out of 10. In math proficiency, Vestavia Hills Elementary West leads at 81.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia, AL
9.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
720 students
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Homewood, AL
9.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
510 students
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| Metric | Vestavia Hills Elementary West | Shades Cahaba Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.0 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.2% | 25.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #40 of 1,360 | #13 of 1,360 |
| State Percentile | 97th | 99th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Vestavia Hills Elementary West | Shades Cahaba Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 81.0% | 77.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 79.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Vestavia (35216) | Homewood (35209) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,125 | $72,383 |
| Median Home Value | $376,200 | $465,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,314 | $1,246 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.7% | 54.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 18 min |