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Princeton School vs. Sun Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Princeton School or Sun Valley 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
Princeton School
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Sun Valley Elementary School
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Princeton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Princeton School, a magnet school serving grades Pre–K through 5 in Birmingham, AL, ranked #529 statewide in 2023, reflecting a decline from its peak rank of #26 in 2010.
Math proficiency at ranged between 20–24%, lower than the Alabama state average of approximately 30%, while reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of about 47%.
The school's enrollment decreased from 257 students in 2017 to 200 students currently, with student–teacher ratio steady around 15:1, ranking in the top 10% for lowest ratios in Alabama.
The student body is predominantly Black (99%), with 46% qualifying for free lunch and 5% for reduced–price lunch, indicating a significant portion of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Science proficiency ranged from 11–19%, lower than the state average near 38%, marking an ongoing area of academic challenge for this Union County NJ high school.
Sun Valley Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, ranked #1061 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #860 in 2017 and remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 11%, lower than the state average of 30%, reading proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 10–14%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 611 students in 2023 to 670 currently, with 78% of students eligible for free lunch, marking one of the highest rates in the state and indicating significant socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 670 students and 33 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, higher than the typical ratio seen in nearby elementary schools.
The student body is predominantly Black (96%), with a stable enrollment size and a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch under Title I eligibility.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
200 students
670 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Princeton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sun Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Princeton School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sun Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Princeton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sun Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Princeton School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birmingham 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 Sun Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birmingham 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

#529 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#1061 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Princeton 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 Sun Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 Sun Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 Sun Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 Sun Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 Princeton School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sun Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
33
Kindergarten Students
23
97
Grade 1 Students
29
101
Grade 2 Students
31
115
Grade 3 Students
31
113
Grade 4 Students
33
104
Grade 5 Students
35
106
Grade 9 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sun Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sun Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birmingham 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
99%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birmingham 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 Sun Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birmingham 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sun Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Princeton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sun Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.02
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Princeton School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birmingham 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
46%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Princeton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birmingham 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 Sun Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birmingham 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
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Princeton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birmingham 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 Sun Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birmingham 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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