Green Valley Elementary School ranked #215 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #183 in 2022 and #183 in 2017, reflecting a downward trend in overall state rank among Birmingham public schools.
Math proficiency was 51% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30% but lower than the district average of 60%, with proficiency declining slightly from 53% in 2022.
Reading proficiency was 59%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing improvement over recent years.
Science proficiency ranged between 35%–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was stable at 479 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, one of the lowest in Hoover City schools and ranked in the top 5% statewide for student attention.
Minority enrollment was 56%, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increasing to 49% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic diversity.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 39 teachers and maintained steady graduation rates around 95%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Green Valley is a Title I eligible New Jersey high school offering no virtual instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Birmingham neighborhoods, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive (avg. 0.9 mi., furthest 1.4 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Green Valley Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Green Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Valley Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
28%
32%
White
44%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Green Valley Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Green Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Green Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gwin Elementary School, Trace Crossings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Green Valley Elementary School?
479 students attend Green Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Green Valley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Valley Elementary School?
Green Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Green Valley Elementary School offer ?
Green Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Valley Elementary School part of?
Green Valley Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
School Reviews
Review Green Valley Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
