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#497 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 37% in state

Mcadory Elementary School

Elementary School · Jefferson County · Mc Calla, AL

A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6251 Eastern Valley Rd, Mc Calla, AL 35111

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.3% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$12,194
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at Mcadory Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 61 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2024
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mcadory 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average506/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,181

Median home value

$263,800

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Crossing ChurchPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK2.0 mi10Compare →
Mccalla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–54.0 mi765Compare →
Lake View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–54.3 mi764Compare →
Bryan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–5Not available693Compare →

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.

Jefferson County

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#10 of 55
District spending per student
$12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mcadory Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcadory Elementary School

Mcadory Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mc Calla, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 634 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcadory Elementary School

What grades does Mcadory Elementary School serve?

Mcadory Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mcadory Elementary School?

Mcadory Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcadory Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcadory Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcadory Elementary School rank in AL?

Mcadory Elementary School ranks #497 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Mcadory Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcadory Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mcadory Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcadory Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mcadory Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mcadory Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcadory Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mcadory Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcadory Elementary School?

62.3% of students at Mcadory 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
634
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
Area population (ZIP 35111)
20,661
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
38.8
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 35111; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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