Blossomwood Elementary School
Blossomwood Elementary School serves 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Blossomwood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Blossomwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Blossomwood Elementary School's student population of 700 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 700 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Blossomwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Blossomwood Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #397 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 37% | 33% |
| White | 51% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Huntsville Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Huntsville Junior High School Math: 40% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 481 students10
0.3 miles
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7700 0.3 6-8 481 - Huntsville Huntsville High School Math: 67% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,828 student10
0.9 miles
2304 Billie Watkins Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-8050 0.9 9-12 1,828 - Huntsville Chapman Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 556 students10
2.0 miles
2006 Reuben Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640 2 PK-8 556 - Huntsville Lee High School Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 776 students10
2.1 miles
2500 Meridian St
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150 2.1 9-12 776 - Huntsville Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children 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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