Hibbett School
Tel:
(256) 768-2800
- Hibbett School serves 586 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hibbett School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
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 20%)
School Overview
- Hibbett School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 586 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hibbett School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Hibbett School is 0.68, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #430 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 8% |
| Black | 33% | 33% |
| White | 44% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 426 students
1.0 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700 1.0 PK-4 426 - 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 | 645 students
1.4 miles
1603 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100 1.4 7-8 645 - Florence Florence Freshman Center Grades: 9 | 388 students
1.5 miles
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400 1.5 9 388 - Florence Florence Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.8 miles
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022 1.8 6-12 n/a
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