Very Good
#423 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 31% in state
Airport Road Intermediate School
Elementary School · Elmore County · Coosada, AL
An Elmore County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
384 Blackmon Farm Ln, Coosada, AL 36020
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Airport Road Intermediate School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 53 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Airport Road Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coosada), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,971
Median home value
$183,800
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Edgewood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Prattville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Eclectic Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 689 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elmore County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $10,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Airport Road Intermediate School is listed in Elmore County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Airport Road Intermediate School
Airport Road Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Coosada, AL, part of Elmore County, serving approximately 548 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Airport Road Intermediate School
What grades does Airport Road Intermediate School serve?
Airport Road Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Airport Road Intermediate School?
Airport Road Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport Road Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Airport Road Intermediate School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Airport Road Intermediate School rank in AL?
Airport Road Intermediate School ranks #423 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Airport Road Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Airport Road Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Airport Road Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Airport Road Intermediate School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Airport Road Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Airport Road Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Airport Road Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Airport Road Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Airport Road Intermediate School?
75.7% of students at Airport Road Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Elmore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (334) 285-2115
- Area population (ZIP 36020)
- 1,090
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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