Summary:
Zip code 35117, serving the Mount Olive area of Alabama, is home to just one elementary school, Mount Olive Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 286 students.
Mount Olive Elementary School is a standout performer within the Jefferson County district, dramatically outperforming district averages across nearly every subject and grade level. In 4th grade mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 76.7% is nearly 2.7 times the district average of 28.5%, and it improved by an extraordinary 22 points in a single year. English proficiency is consistently strong across all grades, ranging from 70% to 78%, with every grade level exceeding both district and state averages. The school has also shown a rapid upward trajectory in state rankings, jumping from the 62nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 76th percentile in 2025-2026—a rise of 96 positions in just two years.
With a free/reduced lunch rate of just 29% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 9.2% (compared to the district's 16.9%), the school serves a relatively advantaged population. Per-student spending of $9,915 appears reasonable, suggesting effective resource allocation. The primary area for attention is 3rd grade mathematics at 44.9% proficiency, which matches the state average but declined slightly from the prior year. Overall, Mount Olive Elementary School represents a high-quality educational option within a district that ranks in the bottom quartile statewide, making it a clear standout for parents in this area.
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