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Trace Crossings Elementary School vs. Green Valley Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Trace Crossings Elementary School
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Green Valley Elementary School
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Green Valley 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
Trace Crossings Elementary School ranked #124 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #1064 in 2012, placing it in the top 10% of the state's public schools and among the most improved schools.
Math proficiency was 62% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 64%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45–49%, above the state average of 38–36%.
Enrollment rose to 758 students in 2023 from 676 in 2021, with minority enrollment at 57%; eligibility for free lunch increased to 31% in 2023 from 25% in 2021, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023, maintaining a stable ratio despite enrollment growth in recent years.
Green Valley Elementary School ranked #215 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #183 in 2022 and #183 in 2017, reflecting a downward trend in overall state rank among Birmingham public schools.
Math proficiency was 51% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30% but lower than the district average of 60%, with proficiency declining slightly from 53% in 2022.
Reading proficiency was 59%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing improvement over recent years.
Science proficiency ranged between 35%–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was stable at 479 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, one of the lowest in Hoover City schools and ranked in the top 5% statewide for student attention.
Minority enrollment was 56%, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increasing to 49% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic diversity.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 39 teachers and maintained steady graduation rates around 95%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
758 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Trace Crossings 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 Green Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Trace Crossings Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Green Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Trace Crossings 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 Green Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Trace Crossings Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City 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

#124 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#215 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Trace Crossings 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 Green Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in AL)
51%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(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 Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City 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 Trace Crossings Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Green Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
65
36
Kindergarten Students
130
88
Grade 1 Students
123
86
Grade 2 Students
121
84
Grade 3 Students
109
59
Grade 4 Students
98
60
Grade 5 Students
112
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City 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 Asian at Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
34%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City 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
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City 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
34%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City 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
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City 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 Green Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City 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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