Mccalla Elementary School

About Mccalla Elementary School

McCalla Elementary School is a public school located in the small rural town of McAlla, Alabama. It is part of the Tuscaloosa County School System and serves students in grades K-5. The school is known for its small-town charm and its commitment to providing a quality education to its students. The school has a strong focus on academics and offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, such as art, music, and physical education. The school also has a variety of clubs and activities for students to participate in.
McCalla Elementary School has a highly dedicated and experienced staff that is committed to providing quality educational experiences for all students. The school has a strong emphasis on creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also has a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of students, including special education, English language learning, and gifted and talented programs.
McCalla Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and develop. The school provides a quality education and a safe, supportive learning environment. The staff is dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential.

Address:	2020 Mccalla School Road Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone:	(205) 379-3750
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	248 students

Overview Mccalla Elementary School

Mccalla Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mccalla 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Mccalla Elementary School

Mccalla 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 Mccalla Elementary School is 0.65, 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.