Stillman Heights Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, has an enrollment of 201 students in grades 3–5, with a student body that is 99.5% Black and 0.5% White, and 79% of students eligible for free lunch.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa City district average of 25%, showing a notable decline from 30% in 2019.
Reading proficiency in 2022 was 25%, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 41%, with relatively stable but low performance over recent years.
Science proficiency increased slightly to 11% in 2022, remaining below the state average of 38% and district average of 30%.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded state and district averages, reported at 94% or higher from 2013 to 2023.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Stillman Heights Elementary School?
201 students attend Stillman Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Stillman Heights Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Stillman Heights Elementary School offer ?
Stillman Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Stillman Heights Elementary School part of?
Stillman Heights Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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