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#1109 of 1,356 schools in AL

Stanhope Elmore High School

High School · Elmore County · Millbrook, AL

An Elmore County high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4300 Main St, Millbrook, AL 36054

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation10.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$10,918
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Stanhope Elmore High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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 Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

66.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stanhope Elmore 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,686/100K

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

$60,984

Median home value

$172,700

Median rent

$1,012/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·29 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1private1–121.6 mi180Compare →
Prattville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–122.7 mi630Compare →
Edge Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–12Not available401Compare →
Elmore County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available494Compare →

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.

Elmore County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$10,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stanhope Elmore High School is listed in Elmore County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stanhope Elmore High School

Stanhope Elmore High School is a public high school in Millbrook, AL, part of Elmore County, serving approximately 1,088 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stanhope Elmore High School

What grades does Stanhope Elmore High School serve?

Stanhope Elmore High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stanhope Elmore High School?

Stanhope Elmore High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,088 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanhope Elmore High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stanhope Elmore High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stanhope Elmore High School rank in AL?

Stanhope Elmore High School ranks #1,109 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Stanhope Elmore High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stanhope Elmore 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 Stanhope Elmore High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanhope Elmore High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stanhope Elmore High School a charter school?

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

Is Stanhope Elmore High School a Title I school?

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

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

66.2% of students at Stanhope Elmore 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
1,088
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Elmore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 36054)
14,891
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
35.3
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 36054; 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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