Harlan Elementary School vs. Weeden Elementary School
Should you attend Harlan Elementary School or Weeden Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harlan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Weeden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Harlan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Weeden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
389 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#641 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
90
Grade 1 Students
86
72
Grade 2 Students
92
96
Grade 3 Students
78
85
Grade 4 Students
60
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
37%
% Black
45%
29%
% White
31%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
