Excellent
#27 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 2% in state
Deer Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Hoover City
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway, Hoover, AL 35226
Enrollment
749
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
749
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Alabama schools
#27 of 1,356
In Hoover
#4 of 16
public schools
In district
#4 of 16
Hoover City
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Deer Valley Elementary School
Deer Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hoover, AL, part of Hoover City. Deer Valley Elementary School serves approximately 749 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Deer Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Structured state assessment records for Deer Valley Elementary School show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.4 · Excellent
- District avg 9.3
- AL avg 7.4
Score Breakdown
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Deer Valley Elementary School — Students at Deer Valley Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AL ACAP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Deer Valley Elementary School Compares
See how Deer Valley Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway, Hoover, AL 35226
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Deer Valley Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brocks Gap Intermediate School (rated 9.5/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Bluff Park Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 3.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Riverchase Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 3.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hoover, see our Hoover schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Shades Crest Elementary School Hoover | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Brocks Gap Intermediate School Hoover | 1.9 mi | 9.5 |
| Trace Crossings Elementary School Hoover | 2.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School Hoover | 2.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Hoover High School Hoover | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School Hoover | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Gwin Elementary School Hoover | 2.7 mi | 9.3 |
| Bluff Park Elementary School Hoover | 3.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Riverchase Elementary School Hoover | 3.2 mi | 9.4 |
| GREEN VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Hoover | 3.4 mi | — |
| RIVERCHASE UNITED METHODIST DAY SCHOOL Hoover | 3.4 mi | — |
| Oxmoor K5 Birmingham | 4.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Green Valley Elementary School Hoover | 4.0 mi | 9.0 |
| Pelham High School Pelham | 4.4 mi | 7.4 |
| SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL Birmingham | 4.8 mi | 8.0 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF RIVERWOODS Helena | 4.9 mi | — |
| Helena Intermediate School Helena | 4.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Greenwood Elementary School Bessemer | 4.3 mi | 5.6 |
| THE HILLSBORO SCHOOL Helena | 5.0 mi | 6.7 |
| THE HILLSBORO SCHOOL Helena | 5.1 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 35226 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,053
Median Home Value
$387,100
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
Population
37,693
College Educated
68.9%
Homeownership
82.9%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
37
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brookwood Forest Elementary School Mountain Brk, AL | 9.4 |
| Cherokee Bend Elementary School Mountain Brk, AL | 9.4 |
| Mountain Brook Elementary School Mountain Brk, AL | 9.4 |
| Riverchase Elementary School Hoover, AL | 9.4 |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary East Vestavia, AL | 9.4 |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park Vestavia, AL | 9.4 |
Compare Deer Valley Elementary School with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareDeer Valley Elementary School vs Green Valley Elementary SchoolHoover, AL Peer score 9.0/10 -0.4 vs Deer Valley Elementary School
- CompareDeer Valley Elementary School vs Gwin Elementary SchoolHoover, AL Peer score 9.3/10 -0.1 vs Deer Valley Elementary School
- CompareDeer Valley Elementary School vs Shades Mountain Elementary SchoolHoover, AL Peer score 9.4/10 About even with Deer Valley Elementary School
- CompareDeer Valley Elementary School vs Riverchase Elementary SchoolHoover, AL Peer score 9.4/10 About even with Deer Valley Elementary School
- CompareDeer Valley Elementary School vs Greystone Elementary SchoolHoover, AL Peer score 9.6/10 +0.2 vs Deer Valley Elementary School
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deer Valley Elementary School
What grades does Deer Valley Elementary School serve?
Deer Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Deer Valley Elementary School?
Deer Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Valley Elementary School rank in AL?
Deer Valley Elementary School ranks #27 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Deer Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Valley 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 Deer Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Valley Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Deer Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Deer Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Deer Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Valley Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Deer Valley 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (205) 439-3300
Resources & Links
District
Hoover City- District Enrollment
- 13,524
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,273
- District Rank
- #4 of 16
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