Excellent
#287 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 21% in state
Myrtlewood Elementary School
Elementary School · Tuscaloosa County · Fosters, AL
A Tuscaloosa County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14701 Gainsville Rd, Fosters, AL 35463
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myrtlewood Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 45 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Myrtlewood 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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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
$62,267
Median home value
$194,100
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
99%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tuscaloosa County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
| Buhl Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
| Faucettvestavia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 335 | Compare → |
| Northport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–2 | Not available | 594 | 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.
Tuscaloosa County
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #8 of 35
- District spending per student
- $11,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myrtlewood Elementary School is listed in Tuscaloosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myrtlewood Elementary School
Myrtlewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fosters, AL, part of Tuscaloosa County, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myrtlewood Elementary School
What grades does Myrtlewood Elementary School serve?
Myrtlewood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Myrtlewood Elementary School?
Myrtlewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtlewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtlewood Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myrtlewood Elementary School rank in AL?
Myrtlewood Elementary School ranks #287 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Myrtlewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Myrtlewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Myrtlewood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myrtlewood Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Myrtlewood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Myrtlewood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myrtlewood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Myrtlewood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myrtlewood Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Myrtlewood 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (205) 342-2658
- Area population (ZIP 35463)
- 1,885
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 35463; 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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