Very Good
#456 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 34% in state
Mount Olive Intermediate School
Elementary School · Russell County · Fort Mitchell, AL
A Russell County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
456 State Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Olive Intermediate School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 51 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mount Olive Intermediate 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average401/100K
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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
$68,636
Median home value
$252,700
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 239 | Compare → |
| Ladonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 441 | Compare → |
| Oliver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 471 | 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.
Russell County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Olive Intermediate School is listed in Russell County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Olive Intermediate School
Mount Olive Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Fort Mitchell, AL, part of Russell County, serving approximately 337 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Olive Intermediate School
What grades does Mount Olive Intermediate School serve?
Mount Olive Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Olive Intermediate School?
Mount Olive Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Olive Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Olive Intermediate School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Olive Intermediate School rank in AL?
Mount Olive Intermediate School ranks #456 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Mount Olive Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Olive Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Olive Intermediate School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Olive Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Mount Olive Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Olive Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Mount Olive Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Olive Intermediate School?
68.5% of students at Mount Olive Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (334) 468-5002
- Area population (ZIP 36856)
- 8,825
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 36856; 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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