Heritage Elementary School
Tel:
(256)772-2075
- Heritage Elementary School serves 868 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (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 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Heritage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Heritage Elementary School's student population of 868 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 868 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heritage Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #21 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 22% | 33% |
| White | 56% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heritage Elementary School is James Clemens High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Liberty Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Columbia Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Liberty Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 886 students
0.9 miles
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256)430-0001 0.9 7-8 886 - Madison James Clemens High School Grades: 9-12 | 1809 students
1.1 miles
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256)216-5313 1.1 9-12 1809 - Madison Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 814 students
1.4 miles
667 Balch Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256)430-2751 1.4 K-6 814 - Madison Mill Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 959 students
1.6 miles
847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758
(334)585-2012 1.6 PK-6 959 - Madison West Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 435 students
2.0 miles
4976 Wall Triana Hwy
Madison, AL 35758
(256)837-1189 2.0 PK-6 435
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