Hayden Elementary School
- Hayden Elementary School serves 367 students in grades 3-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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.
- Hayden Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Hayden Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 367 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hayden Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Hayden Elementary School is 0.08, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #295 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 33% |
| White | 96% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blount County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Hayden Elementary School is Hayden High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hayden Primary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayden Hayden Primary School Grades: K-2 | 552 students
0.1 miles
160 Bracken Ln
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-2103 0.1 K-2 552 - Hayden Hayden High School Grades: 8-12 | 862 students
0.4 miles
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397 0.4 8-12 862 - Hayden Hayden Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 509 students
0.9 miles
310 Second Avenue
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083 0.9 5-7 509 - Warrior Warrior Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
5.4 miles
300 Montgomery St
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-5450 5.4 PK-5 305 - Kimberly North Jefferson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 629 students
7.4 miles
8350 Warriorkimberly Rd
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4000 7.4 6-8 629
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| 5 Great school with caring teachers! - Posted by Parent - gdean |
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