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#159 of 207 private schools in AL

Mars Hill Bible School

School · Florence, AL

A private school in Florence, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

698 COX CREEK PKWY, Florence, AL 35630

  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Enrollment506
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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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The neighborhood

Where Mars Hill Bible 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,651/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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

$44,168

Median home value

$153,300

Median rent

$783/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

43.7%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.9%
Black4.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian2.8%
Two or More1.4%
Native American0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Florence Freshman CenterEnrollment path unverified3.490.8 mi381Compare →
Shoals Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–122.1 mi216Compare →

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.

Mars Hill Bible School is listed in Florence, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mars Hill Bible School

Mars Hill Bible School is a private school in Florence, AL, serving approximately 506 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 207 private schools in AL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mars Hill Bible School

What grades does Mars Hill Bible School serve?

Mars Hill Bible School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mars Hill Bible School?

Mars Hill Bible School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mars Hill Bible School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mars Hill Bible School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mars Hill Bible School rank in AL?

Mars Hill Bible School ranks #159 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Mars Hill Bible School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mars Hill Bible School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mars Hill Bible School a private school?

Yes, Mars Hill Bible School is a private coeducational school with a Church of Christ affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mars Hill Bible School a religious school?

Mars Hill Bible School has a Church of Christ religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
506
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Church of Christ
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Lauderdale County
Area population (ZIP 35630)
33,697
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
35.1
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 35630; 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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