Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. It is part of the Vestavia Hills City Schools system and serves students in grades K-5. The school has an excellent academic program, with an emphasis on technology, the arts, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to its students, including sports teams, clubs, and special programs. The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all of its students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. With a strong focus on student achievement and a commitment to helping students succeed, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is an excellent choice for families looking for a quality education.
Address:
2680 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243Phone:
(205) 402-5325
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 5
Enrollment:
690 students
Overview Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge serves 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 80% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is ranked within the top 5% 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is 0.26, 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.