Shiloh Elementary School in Sardis, Alabama, closed in 2015 and served grades 3 through 6 with enrollment peaking at 215 students in 2010 before closure.
The school's state rank improved from #1175 in 2010 to #766 in 2011 but then declined to #928 in 2012 and #888 in 2013 before closure.
Math proficiency showed a downward trend, declining from 75% in 2012 to as low as 5% by 2021, remaining lower than the state average throughout available records.
Reading proficiency also fell sharply from 80% in 2011–2013 to around 20% by 2022, which was lower than the state average of approximately 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 13% to 20% between 2021 and 2022, consistently lower than the state average near 37%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students (12-13)
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
5%
Black
(12-13)100%
34%
White
(12-13)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Shiloh Elementary School?
119 students attend Shiloh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shiloh Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Shiloh Elementary School offer ?
Shiloh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Shiloh Elementary School part of?
Shiloh Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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