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#1028 of 1,356 schools in AL
Zora Ellis Junior High School
Middle School · Talladega City · Talladega, AL
A Talladega City middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
414 Elm St, Talladega, AL 35160
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zora Ellis Junior High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Zora Ellis Junior 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Talladega), 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
$50,007
Median home value
$129,300
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian HomePrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 2–12 | 0.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Talladega City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zora Ellis Junior High School is listed in Talladega City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zora Ellis Junior High School
Zora Ellis Junior High School is a public middle school in Talladega, AL, part of Talladega City, serving approximately 213 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zora Ellis Junior High School
What grades does Zora Ellis Junior High School serve?
Zora Ellis Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Zora Ellis Junior High School?
Zora Ellis Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zora Ellis Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zora Ellis Junior High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zora Ellis Junior High School rank in AL?
Zora Ellis Junior High School ranks #1,028 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Zora Ellis Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zora Ellis Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Zora Ellis Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zora Ellis Junior High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Zora Ellis Junior High School a charter school?
No, Zora Ellis Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zora Ellis Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Zora Ellis Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zora Ellis Junior High School?
90.6% of students at Zora Ellis Junior 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Talladega County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (256) 315-5700
- Area population (ZIP 35160)
- 26,177
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 · 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 35160; 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
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