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#167 of 207 private schools in AL
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad
Elementary School · Huntsville, AL
A private elementary school in Huntsville, AL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3509 BLUE SPRING RD NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
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Where Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,879/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,963
Median home value
$126,100
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Science Foreign LanguageEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Montview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 537 | 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.
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad is listed in Huntsville, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad is a private elementary school in Huntsville, AL, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad
What grades does Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad serve?
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad?
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad rank in AL?
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad ranks #167 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad a private school?
Yes, Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad a religious school?
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (256) 852-6673
- Area population (ZIP 35810)
- 32,705
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 35810; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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