Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Gardens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Highland Gardens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Gardens Elementary School is 0.46, 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 is Highland Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Gardens Elementary School is ranked #1131 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Highland Gardens Elementary School?
471 students attend Highland Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Highland Gardens Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Gardens Elementary School?
Highland Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Highland Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Gardens Elementary School part of?
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