B
Good
77/100

BB Comer Memorial Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 803 Seminole Ave, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Alabama
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.29 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
509
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.29 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.85 in 2009–19; 91st percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (+0 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency16% (−4 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%17%reading -18 pts, math -12 pts24th percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading +6 pts, math +9 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income32%12%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 803 Seminole Ave
City Sylacauga
ZIP Code 35150
District 0103180
NCES School ID 010318000577
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35150

Understanding the community around BB Comer Memorial Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,240
Per Capita Income $23,338
Poverty Rate 26.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
High School or Higher 84.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $138,300
Median Rent $707
Owner-Occupied 58.2%
Renter-Occupied 41.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for BB Comer Memorial Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.1%
Black 17.1%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 509
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for BB Comer Memorial Elementary School?
BB Comer Memorial Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend BB Comer Memorial Elementary School?
BB Comer Memorial Elementary School has 509 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does BB Comer Memorial Elementary School serve?
BB Comer Memorial Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does BB Comer Memorial Elementary School receive per student?
BB Comer Memorial Elementary School receives $13,083 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around BB Comer Memorial Elementary School in 35150 ▼
Avg Home Value
$150,721
Avg Monthly Rent
$836
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
41.8%

Other Schools in 35150

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026