Hibbett School
Tel:
(256)768-2800
- Hibbett School serves 586 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (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 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Hibbett School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Hibbett School's student population of 586 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 586 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hibbett School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hibbett School is 0.64, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #290 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 39% | 33% |
| White | 45% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hibbett School is Florence Freshman Center (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Florence Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harlan Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Harlan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 449 students
1.0 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2700 1.0 PK-4 449 - Florence Kilby Laboratory School Grades: PK-6 | 161 students
1.2 miles
611 North Pine Street
Florence, AL 35632
(256)765-4303 1.2 PK-6 161 - Florence Florence Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 713 students
1.4 miles
1603 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3100 1.4 7-8 713 - Florence Florence Freshman Center Grades: 9 | 362 students
1.5 miles
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2400 1.5 9 362 - Florence Handy School Grades: PK | 54 students
1.6 miles
955 Beale Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3400 1.6 PK 54
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