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Schools in Satsuma · Satsuma City School District

Satsuma’s public schools outscore 77% of Alabama districts

Math proficiency in Satsuma’s districts is 39%, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Satsuma, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.

#45of 187 Alabama townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 9 pts vs AL 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
39%
▲ 12 pts vs AL 27%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 0–4 pts vs AL 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.5K
▼ 3% vs AL $13.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.5
AL 17.0 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,534 students on the public path
In brief

Satsuma’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,481 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Satsuma High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Satsuma’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

A−: better than 77% of Alabama school districts, #45 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Alabama average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Alabama school districts we grade (146)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
Alabama towns with similar household incomes (99)Better than 78%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 780 test results and a graduating class of 128 could put Satsuma anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Satsuma’s students in the tested grades sat them (781 in math, 778 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Satsuma, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Robert E Lee ElementarySatsuma City School DistrictA
7–12Satsuma High SchoolSatsuma City School DistrictB

Satsuma’s public schools are run by Satsuma City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Satsuma City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 1,534 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 18.5 per teacher (AL 17.0)
$13,481AL $13,926 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 47.3% · 778 students tested
Math39%
State average 27.2% · 781 students tested

Satsuma vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Satsuma’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SatsumaA−Satsuma City
CreolaC−Mobile County
SaralandA+Saraland City
MobileC−Mobile County

Every school in Satsuma

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Satsumaby address
Robert E Lee Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A
805 students19:1Rate it →
Satsuma High School
High · Grades 7–12
B
729 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Satsuma’s schools

Are Satsuma’s schools good?

By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Satsuma children attend outscore 77% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #45 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Satsuma in?

Satsuma City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,534 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

What is Satsuma’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Satsuma City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.

How much does Satsuma spend per student?

$13,481 in Satsuma City School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.