Deer Valley Elementary School, a Birmingham public school serving grades PK–5, ranked #18 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #271 in 2012 and placing in the top 5% statewide overall.
Math proficiency reached 83% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30%, showing strong upward trends since 2021 when it was 62%.
Reading proficiency was 80% in 2022, notably higher than the state average of 47%, with a marked increase from 58% in 2016 and steady improvement over recent years.
Enrollment slightly declined from 924 students in 2018 to 749 in 2023, while minority enrollment constituted 41% of the student body, reflecting moderate demographic diversity.
The student–teacher ratio remained steady at 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest in Alabama, supporting Deer Valley Elementary's recognition for low student–teacher ratios in the top 10% statewide.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Birmingham area neighborhoods, with most students living within a 5-10 min. drive (avg. 1.2 mi., furthest 3.1 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Valley Elementary School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Deer Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Valley Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
19%
31%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hoover City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Valley Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Deer Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trace Crossings Elementary School, South Shades Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Deer Valley Elementary School?
735 students attend Deer Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Deer Valley Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Valley Elementary School?
Deer Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Valley Elementary School offer ?
Deer Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Valley Elementary School part of?
Deer Valley Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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