Bluff Park Elementary School vs Shades Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Park Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Bluff Park Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | Shades Mountain Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 699 | #57 of 699 |
| National rank | #4033 of 50,301 | #7852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 658 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluff Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 75.2).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 42.1%).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.0).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 328.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bluff Park Elementary School better than Shades Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluff Park Elementary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 75.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Park Elementary School: 658. Shades Mountain Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bluff Park Elementary School is 30th of 699 and Shades Mountain Elementary School is 57th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).