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South Shades Crest Elementary School vs. Trace Crossings Elementary School

Should you attend South Shades Crest Elementary School or Trace Crossings Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Shades Crest Elementary School
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
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8/
10
Top 30%
Trace Crossings Elementary School
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Trace Crossings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
South Shades Crest Elementary School's state ranking declined from #102 in 2016 to #340 in 2018, indicating a downward trend in overall school performance within Alabama.
Math proficiency decreased from 69% in 2019 to 48% in 2023, remaining higher than the state average of 30% but below the district's 60% in 2023.
Reading proficiency improved to 74% in 2022, consistently higher than the state average of 47%, showing recovery from lower rates in prior years.
Enrollment fluctuated, peaking at 868 students in 1999 and settling at 500 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 45%, reflecting moderate demographic diversity for this Birmingham, AL elementary school.
Serving grades PK through 2 with 500 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, South Shades Crest qualifies as a Title I school providing early childhood education in the Hoover City district.
Trace Crossings Elementary School ranked #124 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #1064 in 2012, placing it in the top 10% of the state's public schools and among the most improved schools.
Math proficiency was 62% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 64%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45–49%, above the state average of 38–36%.
Enrollment rose to 758 students in 2023 from 676 in 2021, with minority enrollment at 57%; eligibility for free lunch increased to 31% in 2023 from 25% in 2021, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023, maintaining a stable ratio despite enrollment growth in recent years.
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
500 students
758 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Shades Crest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Shades Crest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Trace Crossings Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Shades Crest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Trace Crossings Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Shades Crest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Trace Crossings Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#124 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Trace Crossings Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(17-18 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shades Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(17-18 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shades Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Shades Crest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Trace Crossings Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
65
Kindergarten Students
145
130
Grade 1 Students
179
123
Grade 2 Students
176
121
Grade 3 Students
-
109
Grade 4 Students
-
98
Grade 5 Students
-
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Shades Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Shades Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Shades Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Shades Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Shades Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Shades Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Shades Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Shades Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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