Below Average
#1175 of 1,356 schools in AL
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Middle School · Talladega City · Talladega, AL
A Talladega City middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1310 Ashland Hwy, Talladega, AL 35160
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evelyn D Houston 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Talladega), 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
$50,007
Median home value
$129,300
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian HomePrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Talladega City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is listed in Talladega City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is a public middle school in Talladega, AL, part of Talladega City, serving approximately 338 students in grades 4th-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
What grades does Evelyn D Houston Elementary School serve?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evelyn D Houston Elementary School rank in AL?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School ranks #1,175 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Evelyn D Houston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Evelyn D Houston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evelyn D Houston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
91.4% of students at Evelyn D Houston 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Talladega County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (256) 315-5808
- Area population (ZIP 35160)
- 26,177
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 · 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.
- 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 35160; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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