Harvest School, a Title–I eligible public school in Alabama serving grades Pre–K through 5, ranked #360 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #200 in 2019 but an improvement from #545 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 37% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from 62% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 53%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 398 students in 2003 to 646 in 2023, with a notable rise in minority enrollment currently at 66% and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 48% in 2023, indicating a rise in economic need, while reduced–price lunch eligibility was 6%.
stands among Alabama's top 5% most diverse schools, reflecting significant demographic shifts over recent years in this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harvest School serves the western part of its school district in Harvest, AL, covering an area of approximately 17.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 3.5 miles away, while the average distance from the school to the zone's edge is 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvest School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harvest School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvest School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvest School's ranking?
Harvest School is ranked #360 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Harvest School often compared to?
Harvest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Fanning Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Harvest School?
663 students attend Harvest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Harvest School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvest School?
Harvest School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harvest School offer ?
Harvest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvest School part of?
Harvest School is part of Madison County School District.
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