Fruithurst Elementary School
Fruithurst, AL · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Fruithurst Elementary School is a middle school located in Fruithurst, Alabama. The school serves 234 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Fruithurst Elementary School performs below the state average for Alabama. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fruithurst Elementary School has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Fruithurst Elementary School has 234 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
Fruithurst Elementary School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -9.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Fruithurst Elementary School is part of the Cleburne County in Fruithurst, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.