Summary:
Steele, Alabama is home to a single public elementary school, Steele Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 154 students. The school is part of the St Clair County school district, which is ranked 62 out of 135 districts in the state of Alabama and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Steele Elementary School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, particularly in the area of English/Language Arts. The school has consistently outperformed the St Clair County and Alabama state averages in the percentage of students proficient or better on the Summative Assessment English/Language Arts exams across grades 3-6. Additionally, the school's performance on the Summative Assessment Science exam for 4th grade is also a standout, with 70.59% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the county and state averages.
However, the school faces some challenges as well. In 2023-2024, Steele Elementary had a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which is an area that could use improvement. Additionally, with over 72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a student population with a high concentration of economic disadvantage. While the school's spending of $12,340 per student is above the state average, its math proficiency rates have been more variable, suggesting that math instruction and curriculum may be an area for potential improvement.
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