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#332 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 24% in state

Mount Olive Elementary School

Elementary School · Jefferson County · Mount Olive, AL

A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1301 Brookside Rd, Mount Olive, AL 35117

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89.6% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$12,194
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Mount Olive Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2024
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

39.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Olive 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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

$87,923

Median home value

$195,300

Median rent

$1,081/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

93.2%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35117; 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
Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–123.4 mi283Compare →
Snow Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–53.6 mi390Compare →
Gardendale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–54.1 mi679Compare →
Child Enrichment CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K4.5 mi27Compare →

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.

Jefferson County

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#6 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

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

About Mount Olive Elementary School

Mount Olive Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Olive, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Olive Elementary School

What grades does Mount Olive Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Mount Olive Elementary School?

Mount Olive Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Olive Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Olive Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Olive Elementary School rank in AL?

Mount Olive Elementary School ranks #332 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Mount Olive Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Olive Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mount Olive Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Olive Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mount Olive Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mount Olive Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

39.7% of students at Mount Olive 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
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
Area population (ZIP 35117)
5,091
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
42.4
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 35117; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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