Excellent
#134 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 10% in state
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Elementary School · Hoover City · Hoover, AL
A Hoover City elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3770 South Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35244
- Math 55% proficient (2017)
- Reading 94% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Shades Crest Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 31 points since 2015, reaching 94% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 19 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Shades Crest 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoover), 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
$114,172
Median home value
$390,900
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Trace Crossings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 3.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of RiverwoodsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.1 mi | 5 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hoover City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Shades Crest Elementary School is listed in Hoover City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Shades Crest Elementary School
South Shades Crest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hoover, AL, part of Hoover City, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Shades Crest Elementary School
What grades does South Shades Crest Elementary School serve?
South Shades Crest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School?
South Shades Crest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shades Crest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shades Crest Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Shades Crest Elementary School rank in AL?
South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks #134 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is South Shades Crest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Shades Crest 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 South Shades Crest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Shades Crest Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Shades Crest Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Shades Crest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Shades Crest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Shades Crest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Shades Crest Elementary School?
20.6% of students at South Shades Crest 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (205) 439-3000
- Area population (ZIP 35244)
- 36,775
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 35244; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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