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South Smiths Station Elementary School vs. East Smiths Station Elementary School

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School Overview

School
South Smiths Station Elementary School
80 Brown Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
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9/
10
Top 20%
East Smiths Station Elementary School
171 Mill Creek Drive
Smiths Station, AL 36877
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
South Smiths Station Elementary School ranked #160 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #278 in 2019 but declining from #138 in 2022, placing it among the top 20% of public schools in the state.
Math proficiency was 50%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023, with a general upward trend since 2021 but a decline from a high of 68% in 2017.
Reading proficiency stood at 67% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, showing steady improvement from 40% in 2014; science proficiency ranged between 60–64% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 777 students in 2019 to 645 students in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose from 40% in 2019 to 57% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income student population.
The active Union County NJ high school serves grades prekindergarten through 6 with 659 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, maintaining a minority enrollment of approximately 31%.
East Smiths Station Elementary School ranked #245 in Alabama in 2023, showing overall improvement from #312 in 2021 but a decline from its peak rank of #198 in 2016 among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 46% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45% to 49%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 827 students in 2022 to 815 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 39%, and 57% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in this New Jersey high school community.
The school served grades PK through 6 with an enrollment of 792 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, consistent with recent years' staffing levels.
Reading and math proficiency showed fluctuating trends with notable recent improvements, but math proficiency declined from a high of 67% in 2016 to 46% in 2023, indicating a need for ongoing academic support.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
659 students
792 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Smiths Station 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Smiths Station Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Smiths Station Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Smiths Station 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Smiths Station Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lee County 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

#160 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#245 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Smiths Station Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Smiths Station Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in AL)
46%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Smiths Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Smiths Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Smiths Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Smiths Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Smiths Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Smiths Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lee County 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 Smiths Station Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Smiths Station Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
35
Kindergarten Students
87
98
Grade 1 Students
87
110
Grade 2 Students
79
120
Grade 3 Students
82
116
Grade 4 Students
97
101
Grade 5 Students
99
108
Grade 6 Students
101
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lee County 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%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Smiths Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lee County 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
56%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Smiths Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lee County 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
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Smiths Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lee County 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lee County 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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