Blossomwood Elementary School
Tel:
(256)428-7020
- Blossomwood Elementary School serves 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Blossomwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Blossomwood Elementary School's student population of 651 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 651 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blossomwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blossomwood Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #168 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 34% | 33% |
| White | 57% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blossomwood Elementary School is Huntsville High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Huntsville Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Huntsville Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Huntsville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
0.3 miles
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)428-7700 0.3 6-8 519 - Huntsville Huntsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1873 students
0.9 miles
2304 Billie Watkins Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)428-8050 0.9 9-12 1873 - Huntsville Chapman Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 593 students
2.0 miles
2006 Reuben Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-7080 2.0 PK-8 593 - Huntsville Lee High School Grades: 9-12 | 803 students
2.1 miles
2500 Meridian St.
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-8150 2.1 9-12 803 - Huntsville Robert Neaves Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12
2.1 miles
817 Cook Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)532-0300 2.1 K-12 n/a
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