Shades Mountain Elementary School

Summary:

Shades Mountain Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Hoover, Alabama, serving 330 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hoover City School District.

Shades Mountain Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with exceptional academic performance across all grade levels. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 56.67% White, 16.67% African American, 9.7% Hispanic, 7.27% Asian, and 9.39% two or more races, is a key differentiating factor compared to some nearby schools. Shades Mountain Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 14.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.34% in 2020-2021 to 47.58% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing economically disadvantaged student population.

Shades Mountain Elementary generally outperforms the nearby Rocky Ridge Elementary, Gwin Elementary, and Bluff Park Elementary schools in the Hoover City School District on standardized test scores and overall state rankings. However, some nearby schools in the Vestavia Hills City and Homewood City districts, such as Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge and Edgewood Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance and may be considered peer schools for Shades Mountain Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2250 Sumpter St
       Hoover, AL  35226-3099


(205) 439-3100

District: Hoover City

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,266 Help


Students who attend Shades Mountain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Berry Middle School
High:    Spain Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
African American:
17.6%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Compare Details Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Hoover City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Shades Mountain Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hoover City School District. Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), African American (17.6%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shades Mountain Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Hoover City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shades Mountain Elementary School is $14,266, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Hoover City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shades Mountain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shades Mountain Elementary School 51st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Shades Mountain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hoover City:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoover City 10th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shades Mountain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.88 92nd 623 85.2%
2005 78.85 98th 688 85.8%
2006 72.48 135th 689 80.4%
2007 61.07 286th 698 59.0%
2008 77.71 99th 698 85.8%
2009 69.95 173rd 696 75.1%
2010 71.52 167th 704 76.3%
2011 67.11 230th 709 67.6%
2012 61.31 307th 696 55.9%
2013 69.48 185th 696 73.4%
2014 81.19 89th 695 87.2%
2015 85.44 79th 691 88.6%
2016 88.26 65th 691 90.6%
2017 88.44 57th 688 91.7%
2018 81.94 100th 680 85.3%
2019 78.35 118th 681 82.7%
2021 82.56 86th 692 87.6%
2022 90.38 56th 687 91.8%
2023 92.13 44th 680 93.5%
2024 90.12 51st 684 92.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.31 2nd 131 98.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.49 5th 395 98.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.79 69th 567 87.8%
2018 52.74 323rd 651 50.4%
2019 49.10 338th 649 47.9%
2021 62.10 225th 653 65.5%
2022 84.68 49th 651 92.5%
2023 90.57 19th 623 97.0%
2024 80.83 80th 670 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.66 82nd 639 87.2%
2018 80.12 105th 640 83.6%
2019 76.49 119th 646 81.6%
2021 87.73 58th 656 91.2%
2022 91.77 40th 656 93.9%
2023 91.05 46th 645 92.9%
2024 82.55 93rd 650 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 89.19 52nd 639 91.9%
2018 76.71 142nd 650 78.2%
2019 74.84 131st 650 79.8%
2021 71.90 156th 669 76.7%
2022 87.13 69th 669 89.7%
2023 89.10 51st 649 92.1%
2024 92.49 34th 655 94.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.33 12th 336 96.4%
2018 89.75 26th 423 93.9%
2019 70.77 83rd 426 80.5%
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Rank History for White students at Shades Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.53 45th 369 87.8%
2018 87.75 52nd 508 89.8%
2019 85.83 61st 529 88.5%
2021 79.70 84th 539 84.4%
2022 84.41 71st 540 86.9%
2023 88.06 53rd 528 90.0%
2024 84.85 63rd 535 88.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shades Mountain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 340 38 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 338 33 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1991 349 33 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 267 37 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 240 43 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1994 268 43 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1995 270 27 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 270 27 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 258 25 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 223 29 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 213 39 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2000 194 45 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2001 205 47 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 233 65 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2003 233 65 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2004 224 80 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 216 79 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 191 78 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 187 79 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2008 191 63 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 218 79 7 25 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2010 214 83 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 221 75 14 18 1 0 0 0 329
2012 196 69 14 18 1 2 3 0 303
2013 194 74 20 18 0 0 11 0 317
2014 204 82 19 24 0 0 16 0 345
2015 207 89 20 19 0 0 13 0 348
2016 198 90 23 19 0 0 6 0 336
2017 174 70 13 21 0 0 30 0 308
2018 179 74 16 26 0 0 23 0 318
2019 179 68 21 22 0 0 28 0 318
2020 174 71 20 25 0 0 26 0 316
2021 172 58 18 26 0 0 29 0 303
2022 181 44 18 24 0 0 28 0 295
2023 187 55 24 32 0 1 31 0 330
2024 179 55 18 30 0 0 31 0 313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shades Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 25.0 15.5 n/a
1990 386 22.9 16.8 0
1991 400 25.0 16.0 n/a
1992 316 24.0 13.1 n/a
1993 293 19.2 15.3 n/a
1994 318 23.6 13.5 n/a
1995 308 22.7 13.6 n/a
1996 308 22.7 13.6 n/a
1997 293 22.3 13.1 10.9
1998 275 21.1 13.0 12
1999 272 21.0 13.0 19.5
2000 257 21.5 12.0 17.5
2001 261 19.1 13.7 21.8
2002 316 23.0 13.7 31.6
2003 316 23.0 13.7 31.6
2004 326 24.0 13.6 37.4
2005 311 24.5 12.7 34.4
2006 295 26.0 11.3 28.5
2007 292 23.3 12.5 30.8
2008 281 25.3 11.1 24.9
2009 329 26.2 12.4 29.5
2010 328 24.2 13.5 32.9
2011 329 27.6 11.9 36.2
2012 303 22.6 13.4 32
2013 317 25.2 12.5 34.4
2014 345 22.2 15.5 35.1
2015 348 24.0 14.5 34.2
2016 336 26.0 12.9 32.1
2017 308 24.6 12.5 33.1
2018 318 21.6 14.7 33
2019 318 21.2 15.0 34.3
2020 316 22.4 14.1 33.2
2021 303 25.7 11.7 32.3
2022 295 21.2 13.9 28.5
2023 330 23.2 14.2 47.6
2024 313 23.7 13.2 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shades Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 25.0 15.5 n/a
1990 386 22.9 16.8 0
1991 400 25.0 16.0 n/a
1992 316 24.0 13.1 n/a
1993 293 19.2 15.3 n/a
1994 318 23.6 13.5 n/a
1995 308 22.7 13.6 n/a
1996 308 22.7 13.6 n/a
1997 293 22.3 13.1 10.9
1998 275 21.1 13.0 12
1999 272 21.0 13.0 19.5
2000 257 21.5 12.0 17.5
2001 261 19.1 13.7 21.8
2002 316 23.0 13.7 31.6
2003 316 23.0 13.7 31.6
2004 326 24.0 13.6 37.4
2005 311 24.5 12.7 34.4
2006 295 26.0 11.3 28.5
2007 292 23.3 12.5 30.8
2008 281 25.3 11.1 24.9
2009 329 26.2 12.4 29.5
2010 328 24.2 13.5 32.9
2011 329 27.6 11.9 36.2
2012 303 22.6 13.4 32
2013 317 25.2 12.5 34.4
2014 345 22.2 15.5 35.1
2015 348 24.0 14.5 34.2
2016 336 26.0 12.9 32.1
2017 308 24.6 12.5 33.1
2018 318 21.6 14.7 33
2019 318 21.2 15.0 34.3
2020 316 22.4 14.1 33.2
2021 303 25.7 11.7 32.3
2022 295 21.2 13.9 28.5
2023 330 23.2 14.2 47.6
2024 313 23.7 13.2 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shades Mountain Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,129 (7.9%) $13,137 (92.1%) $14,266

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shades Mountain Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 680 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shades Mountain Elementary School)57.172.6
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)72.272
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shades Mountain Elementary School)82.569.1
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)69.263.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shades Mountain Elementary School)58.869.8
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)65.670.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318330
 3.8%
African American6855
 19.1%
American Indian00
Asian2124
 14.3%
Hispanic2232
 45.5%
Pacific Islander01
White179187
 4.5%
Two or More Races2831
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%47.6%
 13.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shades Mountain Elementary School

Yes. Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 7.5% of Alabama elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Shades Mountain Elementary School.

Students who attend Shades Mountain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berry Middle School
High : Spain Park High School

Students at Shades Mountain Elementary School are 57% White, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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