Summary:
Zip code 36022 (Deatsville, AL) is home to 2 elementary schools serving 1,826 students across Pre-K through grade 5, with both schools earning 4-star ratings and ranking in the top 20% of Alabama elementary schools.
Families in this area have two strong options that significantly outperform state averages. Pine Level Elementary School (part of Autauga County) stands out for its exceptional mathematics program, particularly at 5th grade where 72.46% of students are proficient versus the state average of 39.06% — a remarkable 33-point advantage. Pine Level also shows consistent upward momentum in its state ranking, improving from #121 to #80 over three years. It serves 949 students with a lower student-teacher ratio (16.6:1) and achieves strong results despite a higher free/reduced lunch rate (43.52%). Holtville Elementary School (part of Elmore County) serves 877 students through 4th grade and excels in English, with 4th-grade proficiency reaching 82.27% — the highest single-grade English score among both schools. Holtville also posts solid science scores (61.7% vs. 50.23% state average) but operates with a higher student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1.
Both schools share notable strengths in English language arts and science, with all grade levels exceeding state averages by 15-23 points in reading. Pine Level edges out Holtville in most academic comparisons, particularly in math and science, while Holtville maintains competitive performance with a leaner operational model. Chronic absenteeism is below the state average at both schools (9.4% and 9.9% vs. 12.0% statewide), and per-student spending is nearly identical at approximately $8,273. One consideration: Pine Level's 3rd-grade math proficiency dropped 17 points year-over-year (from 75.64% to 58.64%), which may warrant attention, though its 4th-grade math improved by 8 points. Overall, both schools deliver high-quality education, with Pine Level offering a slight edge in academics and smaller class sizes, while Holtville provides strong literacy instruction and a more compact grade configuration.
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