Catoma Elementary School

About Catoma Elementary School

Catoma Elementary School is a public school located in Montgomery, Alabama. It is part of the Montgomery County Public School System and serves students in grades K-5. The school is committed to providing students with a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment. Catoma Elementary School has a diverse student population and a strong commitment to academic excellence. The school offers a wide variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of all students.
The school has a dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to helping students reach their full potential. Catoma Elementary School provides a comprehensive educational program that includes core academic subjects, art, music, physical education, and technology. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and special events.
Catoma Elementary School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students. The school has a strong focus on student achievement and is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The school also offers a variety of resources to help students succeed, including parent engagement opportunities, tutoring and mentoring programs, and after school activities.

Address:	1780 Mitchell Young Rd Montgomery, AL 36108
Phone:	(334) 288-5799
Site:	www.mps.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	237 students

Overview Catoma Elementary School

Catoma Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Catoma Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Catoma Elementary School

Catoma Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Catoma Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.