Very Good
#361 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 27% in state
Montevallo Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelby County · Montevallo, AL
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
171 Jeter Cir, Montevallo, AL 35115
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montevallo Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 43 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Montevallo 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montevallo), 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
$54,157
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Shelby County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calera ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–2 | Not available | 750 | Compare → |
| Inverness Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| Mt Laurel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | Not available | 481 | Compare → |
| Oak Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 689 | 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.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #11 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montevallo Elementary School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montevallo Elementary School
Montevallo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montevallo, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 741 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montevallo Elementary School
What grades does Montevallo Elementary School serve?
Montevallo Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Montevallo Elementary School?
Montevallo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevallo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevallo Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montevallo Elementary School rank in AL?
Montevallo Elementary School ranks #361 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Montevallo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montevallo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Montevallo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montevallo Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montevallo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Montevallo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montevallo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Montevallo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montevallo Elementary School?
79.2% of students at Montevallo 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (205) 682-6420
- Area population (ZIP 35115)
- 16,911
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 · 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 35115; 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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