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Deer Valley Elementary School vs. Trace Crossings Elementary School

Should you attend Deer Valley Elementary School or Trace Crossings Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Deer Valley Elementary School
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Trace Crossings Elementary School
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Deer Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Trace Crossings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Deer Valley Elementary School, a Birmingham public school serving grades PK–5, ranked #18 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #271 in 2012 and placing in the top 5% statewide overall.
Math proficiency reached 83% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30%, showing strong upward trends since 2021 when it was 62%.
Reading proficiency was 80% in 2022, notably higher than the state average of 47%, with a marked increase from 58% in 2016 and steady improvement over recent years.
Enrollment slightly declined from 924 students in 2018 to 749 in 2023, while minority enrollment constituted 41% of the student body, reflecting moderate demographic diversity.
The student–teacher ratio remained steady at 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest in Alabama, supporting Deer Valley Elementary's recognition for low student–teacher ratios in the top 10% statewide.
Trace Crossings Elementary School ranked #124 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #1064 in 2012, placing it in the top 10% of the state's public schools and among the most improved schools.
Math proficiency was 62% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 64%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45–49%, above the state average of 38–36%.
Enrollment rose to 758 students in 2023 from 676 in 2021, with minority enrollment at 57%; eligibility for free lunch increased to 31% in 2023 from 25% in 2021, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023, maintaining a stable ratio despite enrollment growth in recent years.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
749 students
758 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deer Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deer Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Trace Crossings Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deer Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Trace Crossings Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Trace Crossings Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#18 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
#124 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Deer Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Trace Crossings Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 1% in AL)
62%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deer Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deer Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deer Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Deer Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Trace Crossings Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
65
Kindergarten Students
130
130
Grade 1 Students
100
123
Grade 2 Students
128
121
Grade 3 Students
130
109
Grade 4 Students
117
98
Grade 5 Students
125
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deer Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deer Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deer Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deer Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deer Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deer Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deer Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Deer Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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