Shades Mountain Elementary School

Shades Mountain Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
2250 Sumpter St,  Hoover, AL
Hoover City Schools
4.3
313 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Juli B Feltham
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
3.5%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
655:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
56.7%
Black
16.7%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Public ES in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/20/2021
Having kids at SMES for the past 6 years, this school has went from a shining jewel on the mountain, to an absolute miserable experience for both parents and students under Melissa Hadder’s failed leadership. If I had to endure one more year under this woman’s incompetence, I would honestly sell my...
5.0 parent
4/23/2021
My child has an IEP and Shades has been great to work with and help them excel. I really appreciate their willingness to work with parents and help each child.
5.0 parent
4/1/2020
Very impressed. My kids spent two years at this place, and they loved the school, teachers, and their friends.
5.0 parent
10/20/2017
Shades Mountain is a wonderful school, my daughter loves it and is learning so much.

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Shades Mountain Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Hoover, AL, in the Hoover neighborhood, and is served by the Hoover City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 313 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Shades Mountain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $475,362. Discover additional schools in the area, like Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus, Homewood High School, John Carroll Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Hoover has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shades Mountain Elementary School.

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