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#210 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 15% in state

Corley Elementary School

Elementary School · Boaz City · Boaz, AL

A Boaz City elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

505 Mount Vernon Rd, Boaz, AL 35957

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.7% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,317
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Corley Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2024
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

78.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Corley 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,859

Median home value

$142,500

Median rent

$679/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35957; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Albertville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.43–44.2 mi929Compare →
Albertville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.21–24.3 mi862Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Boaz City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Corley Elementary School is listed in Boaz City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Corley Elementary School

Corley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boaz, AL, part of Boaz City, serving approximately 387 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corley Elementary School

What grades does Corley Elementary School serve?

Corley Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Corley Elementary School?

Corley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Corley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Corley Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corley Elementary School rank in AL?

Corley Elementary School ranks #210 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Corley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Corley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Corley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corley Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Corley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Corley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Corley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Corley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corley Elementary School?

78.8% of students at Corley 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
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 35957)
16,672
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
36.1
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 35957; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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