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#1310 of 1,356 schools in AL
Nixon Elementary School
Elementary School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL
A Montgomery County charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% vs AL 87% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Nixon Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nixon 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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
$34,975
Median home value
$121,200
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
38.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Street Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.5private | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Morris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 436 | Compare → |
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.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #45 of 51
- District spending per student
- $12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nixon Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nixon Elementary School
Nixon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,310 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nixon Elementary School
What grades does Nixon Elementary School serve?
Nixon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nixon Elementary School?
Nixon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
How does Nixon Elementary School rank in AL?
Nixon Elementary School ranks #1,310 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Nixon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nixon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Nixon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nixon Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nixon Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Nixon Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nixon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nixon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nixon Elementary School?
93.9% of students at Nixon 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
- 445
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.5%
- Phone
- (334) 269-3012
- Area population (ZIP 36104)
- 10,637
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 36104; 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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