Excellent
#326 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 24% in state
Berry Elementary School
Elementary School · Fayette County · Berry, AL
A Fayette County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
341 School Ave, Berry, AL 35546
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berry Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 51 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Berry Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low85/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berry), 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
$73,295
Median home value
$153,600
Median rent
$553/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Fayette County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 530 | Compare → |
| Hubbertville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berry Elementary School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berry Elementary School
Berry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Berry, AL, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Berry Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berry Elementary School
What grades does Berry Elementary School serve?
Berry Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Berry Elementary School?
Berry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berry Elementary School rank in AL?
Berry Elementary School ranks #326 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Berry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berry Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Berry Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berry Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Berry Elementary School a charter school?
No, Berry Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berry Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Berry Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berry Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Berry Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (205) 689-4464
- Area population (ZIP 35546)
- 4,157
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 35546; 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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