The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in English language arts. The lowest is 48% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pine Level Elementary School
Pine Level Elementary School is a regular public school in Deatsville serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Autauga County school system, though the town of Deatsville itself is located at the edge of Elmore County, a detail that reflects the area's rural-suburban boundary. The school is large for an elementary, and its student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of Black and Hispanic students also represented. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of the economic mix in the community.
Academically, the school's performance on the Alabama state assessment has notable highs and one area a parent may want to explore further. In English language arts, proficiency rates across grades three through five are strong, with a combined rate that places the school in a favorable light. Math results are uneven: third and fifth graders show high proficiency, while fourth graders trail meaningfully behind, indicating a possible transition point or instructional gap. Science is assessed only in fourth grade, and that cohort's proficiency rate is considerably lower than the school's ELA average. With only one year of test data available, trends cannot yet be discerned; families looking for a trajectory will need to wait for subsequent results.
The school's enrollment is large, with roughly a thousand students distributed across grades with a small number of sixth graders also recorded, which may reflect a boundary exception. The school offers no high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on special education services and English learner supports were not available in the state's reported metrics; a parent with a child who has an IEP or is learning English may want to inquire directly with the school about those resources.
Deatsville itself is a low-density town that has grown rapidly over the past two decades, transforming from a small farming and mill community into a bedroom-style town where residents commute to nearby cities for work. The housing market in the area is above the Alabama state median, and typical home values have been rising, reflecting the broader growth pattern. The town remains car-dependent, with state highways and county roads as the main transportation arteries. There are no dedicated walkability scores or public transit options documented. Recreational and civic anchors include Jordan Lake at the town's edge and a local community college campus.
Because only one school district operates in Autauga County for comparison purposes, Pine Level cannot be placed relative to other local districts. That means a parent evaluating options may need to look at individual school reports or talk to families directly to gauge how this school compares to others in the region.
Overall, Pine Level Elementary presents a picture of a large, majority-white elementary school with solid English language arts performance and pockets of strength in math, but with a noticeable dip in fourth-grade math and science. The community context is a fast-growing suburban-rural town with modest economic diversity and a housing market that has become more expensive than the state average. Families who value strong literacy foundations and are comfortable with a sizable school in a car-dependent, growing area may find this a good fit. Those concerned about the fourth-grade results or who need specialized support for a child with disabilities or language needs will want to follow up with the school directly.
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