D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Evelyn D Houston Elementary School

📚 04 – 06 🏫 School
📍 1310 Ashland Hwy, Talladega, AL 35160
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.58 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th 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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
338
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.58 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% 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 −1 points worse 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 proficiency26% (−15 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency5% (−15 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
White25%5%reading -36 pts, math -24 pts1st percentile (list)
Black27%3%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income27%3%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts27th 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 1310 Ashland Hwy
City Talladega
ZIP Code 35160
District 0103150
NCES School ID 010315001724
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35160

Understanding the community around Evelyn D Houston Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,852
Per Capita Income $26,470
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%
High School or Higher 79.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,300
Median Rent $707
Owner-Occupied 65.0%
Renter-Occupied 35.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Evelyn D Houston Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 70.1%
White 20.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Asian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 338
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has 338 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Evelyn D Houston Elementary School serve?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School serves grades 04 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Evelyn D Houston Elementary School receive per student?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School receives $14,046 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Evelyn D Houston Elementary School in 35160 ▼
Avg Home Value
$148,740
Avg Monthly Rent
$750
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
35.0%

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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