Kelly Springs Elementary School vs. Heard Elementary School
Should you attend Kelly Springs Elementary School or Heard 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
Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Heard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kelly Springs 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heard 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
533 students
338 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#651 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
59
Grade 1 Students
82
58
Grade 2 Students
100
62
Grade 3 Students
65
37
Grade 4 Students
83
43
Grade 5 Students
66
33
Grade 6 Students
49
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
46%
51%
% White
29%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
