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Cleveland Elementary School vs. Appalachian School

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School Overview

School
Cleveland Elementary School
115 Stadium Dr
Cleveland, AL 35049
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Appalachian School
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Cleveland Elementary School, a Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades Pre–K through 6 with 513 students and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #306 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #762 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 37%, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 47% as of 2023; science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 21%, with Hispanic students constituting the largest minority group at 92 students; 53% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 37% in 2008, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a steady enrollment near 500 students over recent years, with teacher count increasing to 31 in 2023, reducing the student–teacher ratio from 21:1 in 2022 to 16:1 in 2023.
Appalachian School, a Title I Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama serving grades PK–12, ranked #824 statewide in 2023, declining from #506 in 2018.
Math proficiency fell sharply from 49% in 2018 to 15% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency declined to 41%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 21%, with 52% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic increase from 36% eligible in 2022; total enrollment grew from 603 in 2022 to 636 in 2023.
The school had 664 students and 38 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 consistent with recent years.
Graduation rates maintained at 90% from 2013 through 2023, slightly exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Total Students
513 students
664 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cleveland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Appalachian School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cleveland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Appalachian School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cleveland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Appalachian School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Appalachian School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#306 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#824 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cleveland 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 Appalachian School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 30% in AL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount 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 Appalachian School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount 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 Appalachian School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount 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 Appalachian School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Appalachian School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cleveland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Appalachian School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
34
Kindergarten Students
73
51
Grade 1 Students
69
70
Grade 2 Students
73
55
Grade 3 Students
72
58
Grade 4 Students
61
43
Grade 5 Students
59
47
Grade 6 Students
76
41
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
37
Grade 9 Students
-
48
Grade 10 Students
-
42
Grade 11 Students
-
51
Grade 12 Students
-
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blount 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 Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
79%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cleveland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Appalachian School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cleveland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Appalachian School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cleveland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Appalachian School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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