Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Headland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Headland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Headland Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Headland Elementary School?
858 students attend Headland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Headland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Headland Elementary School?
Headland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Headland Elementary School offer ?
Headland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Headland Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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