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South Shades Crest Elementary School

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South Shades Crest Elementary School is located in Hoover, AL and is one of 10 elementary schools in Hoover City School District. It is a public school that serves 689 students in grades K-5.

South Shades Crest Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See South Shades Crest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2008, South Shades Crest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Shades Crest Elementary School's students and teachers. more

Hoover City District Spending

$11,923Per Pupil

The Hoover City spends $11,923 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hoover City District

Education.com TestRating

The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.

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Elementary Schools Nearby

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Trace Crossings Elementary School 2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Deer Valley Elementary School 2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Greenwood Elementary School 2.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Prince of Peace Catholic School 2.9 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Helena Elementary School 3.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-5
Hoover City School District

Made AYP
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Contact

South Shades Crest Elementary School
3770 SO Shades Crest Rd
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000
www.hoover.k12.al.us...

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About the ARMT

What is it?

The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 689

47% 52%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, South Shades Crest Elementary School had 19% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

63%

Black

24%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, South Shades Crest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

South Shades Crest Elementary School

School is Excellent!!! One word, Quest. Quest is an exceptional program, which involves multiage teaching. Wonderfull School!!!!

Submitted by a Parent on Jan 18, 2011

South Shades Crest Elementary School

it is simply the best!

Submitted by a Parent on Jul 19, 2010

South Shades Crest Elementary School

sheema zahoor: both my kids go to this school and i loved it. i hate it that we are moving . i will miss SSC !
the school is awesome (esp now that we have Mr. Lawry.)

Submitted by a Parent on Jul 19, 2010

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How challenging is this school?

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