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Springville High School

High School · St Clair County · Springville, AL

A St Clair County high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8295 US Highway 11, Springville, AL 35146

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation16.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$10,686
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Springville High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Springville High 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,487/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springville), 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

$83,438

Median home value

$255,100

Median rent

$746/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
16.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in St Clair County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ashville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–12Not available386Compare →
Moody High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–12Not available677Compare →
Ragland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–12Not available399Compare →
Saint Clair County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.09–12Not available614Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Clair County

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#13 of 18
District spending per student
$10,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springville High School is listed in St Clair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springville High School

Springville High School is a public high school in Springville, AL, part of St Clair County, serving approximately 734 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springville High School

What grades does Springville High School serve?

Springville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springville High School?

Springville High School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springville High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springville High School rank in AL?

Springville High School ranks #1,124 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Springville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Springville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springville High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springville High School a charter school?

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

Is Springville High School a Title I school?

No, Springville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springville High School?

31.6% of students at Springville High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
734
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 35146)
13,283
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
41
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 · 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.
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 35146; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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