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#141 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 10% in state

Slocomb Elementary School

Elementary School · Geneva County · Slocomb, AL

A Geneva County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

108 S Hemby St, Slocomb, AL 36375

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 92% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92.2% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,608
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Slocomb Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 46 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
70%
2024
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

66.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Slocomb 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,089

Median home value

$123,800

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36375; 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

2 in Geneva County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Geneva County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available475Compare →
Samson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Geneva County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$12,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Slocomb Elementary School is listed in Geneva County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Slocomb Elementary School

Slocomb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slocomb, AL, part of Geneva County, serving approximately 577 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slocomb Elementary School

What grades does Slocomb Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Slocomb Elementary School?

Slocomb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Slocomb Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Slocomb Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slocomb Elementary School rank in AL?

Slocomb Elementary School ranks #141 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Slocomb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Slocomb Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Slocomb Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slocomb Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Slocomb Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Slocomb Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

66.6% of students at Slocomb 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
577
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Geneva County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 36375)
8,039
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 36375; 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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