Bush Hills STEAM Academy vs Minor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Hills STEAM Academy
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Minor Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Minor Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 263 | #664 of 699 |
| National rank | #15229 of 15,369 | #47400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 22% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 7.9).
- •Minor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Minor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Minor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Minor Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.6).
- •Minor Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 370.
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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy better than Minor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Minor Elementary School ranks higher (15.5 vs 7.9 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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Minor Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. Minor Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Minor Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 and Minor Elementary School is 664th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).