Cherokee Bend Elementary School

About Cherokee Bend Elementary School

Cherokee Bend Elementary School is a public school located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is part of the Jefferson County School System and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a diverse student body, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Cherokee Bend is committed to providing a quality education for all students. The school has a variety of programs and activities designed to meet the needs of each student. The curriculum is based on the Alabama Course of Study and includes core academic subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. The school also offers a variety of enrichment activities, including art, music, physical education, and technology.
Cherokee Bend is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strong emphasis on character education and works to promote respect and responsibility among students. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, such as student clubs, sports teams, and field trips.
Cherokee Bend is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is committed to providing a quality education and a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Address:	4400 Fair Oaks Dr Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone:	(205) 871-3595
Site:	www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	545 students

Overview Cherokee Bend Elementary School

Cherokee Bend Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Cherokee Bend Elementary School

Cherokee Bend Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Cherokee Bend Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.