Alexander Henderson Elementary School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(340) 772-1330
Alexander Henderson Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Alexander Henderson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 91%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 11:1.
Top Placements
Alexander Henderson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Alexander Henderson Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 300 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alexander Henderson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 27 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alexander Henderson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #20 out of 27 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85% | 91% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 20% |
| Black | 78% | 77% |
| White | n/a | 2% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 99% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saint Croix School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alexander Henderson Elementary School is Saint Croix Central High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool (2.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Christiansted Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool Math: 97% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 219 students10
2.2 miles
64 65ad La Grande Princesse
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-4445 2.2 7-8 219 - Christiansted John H. Woodson Junior High School Math: 89% | Reading: 67%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 321 students10
2.3 miles
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710 2.3 7-8 321 - Christiansted Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool Math: 67% | Reading: 47%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 376 students10
2.4 miles
491 Barren Spot
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612 2.4 K-6 376 - Christiansted Alfredo Andrews Elementary School Math: 92% | Reading: 84%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 420 students10
2.7 miles
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925 2.7 K-6 420 - Christiansted Saint Croix Central High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 900 students10
3.4 miles
Rsd 2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123 3.4 9-12 900
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