Excellent
#30 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 2% in state
Dean Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Auburn City · Auburn, AL
An Auburn City elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
335 S Dean Rd, Auburn, AL 36830
- Math 93% proficient (2012)
- Reading 95% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Dean Road Elementary School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 9 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dean Road 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$63,761
Median home value
$346,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Cary Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 117 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Auburn City
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dean Road Elementary School is listed in Auburn City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dean Road Elementary School
Dean Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, AL, part of Auburn City, serving approximately 408 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dean Road Elementary School
What grades does Dean Road Elementary School serve?
Dean Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dean Road Elementary School?
Dean Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Road Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dean Road Elementary School rank in AL?
Dean Road Elementary School ranks #30 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Dean Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dean Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Dean Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dean Road Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dean Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dean Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dean Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dean Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dean Road Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Dean Road 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (334) 887-4900
- Area population (ZIP 36830)
- 48,172
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 36830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.