Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julian Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Julian Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julian Harris Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Julian Harris Elementary School?
348 students attend Julian Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Julian Harris Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julian Harris Elementary School?
Julian Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Julian Harris Elementary School offer ?
Julian Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Julian Harris Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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