Best Public Schools in Zip Code 35987

Summary:

The 35987 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, Steele Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 147 students. Steele Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Alabama elementary schools, with a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance in mathematics, English, and science proficiency exceeds the averages for St. Clair County and the state of Alabama.

Steele Elementary School has a diverse student population, with 77.55% White, 14.97% Hispanic, and 7.48% two or more races. However, the school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 71.43% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's spending per student is above the national average at $12,340, and the student-teacher ratio of 16.3 is slightly higher than the national average.

Overall, Steele Elementary School appears to be a solid performer within the St. Clair County school district, providing a quality education to its diverse student population. The school's academic proficiency rates, consistent rankings, and stable learning environment suggest it is meeting the educational needs of the community. While the high economic need among the student population is a notable factor, the school's above-average resources and performance indicate it is well-equipped to support its students and continue to deliver positive educational outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Steele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	105 McHugh St	Steele	35987	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 538-5489	147	9	16.3	71.4%	114 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.5%)	59.2	275^th of 684 public elementary schools	59.8%		56.3	294^th of 680 public elementary schools	56.8%	19	60.0	41.2	38.5	18.8	47.1	93.3	58.8	61.5	40.0	$12,340	$3,582	$8,747

Cities Near Zip Code 35987

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Steele	1.8 mi	1	137^th
Attalla	5.58 mi	7	206^th
Rainbow City	6.6 mi	2	35^th
Ashville	7.9 mi	6	133^rd
Southside	8.12 mi	2	48^th

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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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