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Hartselle Junior High School

904 Sparkman Street
Hartselle, AL 35640

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Tel: (256) 773-5426

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Hartselle Junior High School serves 506 students in grades 7-8.

Hartselle Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hartselle Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Hartselle Junior High School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

506 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hartselle Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hartselle Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#179 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hartselle Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

63%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hartselle Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

90%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hartselle Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Hartselle Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

19%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hartselle Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hartselle City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hartselle Junior High School's ranking?

Hartselle Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Hartselle Junior High School?

506 students attend Hartselle Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Hartselle Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartselle Junior High School?

Hartselle Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Hartselle Junior High School offer ?

Hartselle Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Hartselle Junior High School part of?

Hartselle Junior High School is part of Hartselle City School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break (Closed)

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 30, 2023 (Thursday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 31, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education