University Place Elementary School

University Place Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2000 1st Ave,  Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa City Schools
3.3
612 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Deron S Cameron
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
35.8%
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
570:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Black
74.5%
Hispanic
10.9%
White
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
5.0 other
8/20/2021
University Place is a great school with awesome teachers and leaders. Students and faculty feels like one big family!
4.0 parent
9/29/2014
There is a bit of a lag in the data and information about this school posted on Great Schools. In 2013, the school adopted a project-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. It now also is both a neighborhood school, but allows enrollment from throughout the city...
1.0 parent
11/5/2013
My child attended Arcadia Elementary's pre-k last year and was selected to attend university place for the STEAM program. Thus far I am very disappointed..... His teacher is unorganized and so is the school. Principal & others are very unfriendly. A move back to arcadia after the school year is a go...
4.0 parent
8/18/2011
I have three children that attends this school and the teachers and principal knows everyone of them, they are so personable. This past year my oldest two have passed with A's and B's. I wouldn't want my kids to attend any other school.

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University Place Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Tuscaloosa, AL and is served by the Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 612 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. University Place Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $275,823. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Tuscaloosa Center Tech, Oak Hill School, and more. Learn more about what Tuscaloosa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University Place Elementary School.

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