Very Good
#384 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 28% in state
Based on limited data
Howell Graves Preschool
Elementary School · Muscle Shoals City · Muscle Shoals, AL
A Muscle Shoals City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
3201 Alabama Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Howell Graves Preschool 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 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muscle Shoals), 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
$66,726
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| G W Trenholm Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–2 | 3.4 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Wa Threadgill Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–2 | 3.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muscle Shoals City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howell Graves Preschool is listed in Muscle Shoals City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howell Graves Preschool
Howell Graves Preschool is a public elementary school in Muscle Shoals, AL, part of Muscle Shoals City, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 1,356 schools in AL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howell Graves Preschool
What grades does Howell Graves Preschool serve?
Howell Graves Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Howell Graves Preschool?
Howell Graves Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Graves Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Graves Preschool 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 Howell Graves Preschool rank in AL?
Howell Graves Preschool ranks #384 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Howell Graves Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Howell Graves Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Howell Graves Preschool a charter school?
No, Howell Graves Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howell Graves Preschool a Title I school?
No, Howell Graves Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howell Graves Preschool?
35.7% of students at Howell Graves Preschool 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Colbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (256) 389-2630
- Area population (ZIP 35661)
- 18,957
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 35661; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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