Mt Laurel Elementary School

About Mt Laurel Elementary School

Mt Laurel Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Mt Laurel, Alabama. It serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Jefferson County School System.
At Mt Laurel Elementary School, students have access to a wide range of educational opportunities. The school offers a variety of programs, including a gifted and talented program, a Spanish language program, and a special education program. The school also offers an after-school program, which provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of activities, such as sports, art, music, and drama.
Mt Laurel Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. The school has a strict no-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and all staff members are trained in the latest safety procedures.
The school is also committed to fostering a positive learning environment. Teachers are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential, and the school has a variety of programs to help students with their academic and social development.
Mt Laurel Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive environment that promotes the academic and social development of all students.

Address:	1 Jefferson Place Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone:	(205) 682-7230
Site:	www.shelbyed.k12.al.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	498 students

Overview Mt Laurel Elementary School

Mt Laurel Elementary School serves 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mt Laurel Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Mt Laurel Elementary School

Mt Laurel Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Mt Laurel Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.