Hueytown Intermediate School ranked #752 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #351 in 2015, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency at the New Jersey high school was 20%, lower than the state average of 30%, with proficiency declining from 47% in 2015 to 20% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was 40%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing a similar downward trend.
Science proficiency ranged from 35% to 39%, approximately equal to the state average.
Enrollment fell from approximately 993 students in 2019 to 505 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio remained steady at about 17:1; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to 63% in 2023, reflecting higher socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 3 through 5 with a total enrollment of 505 students, an almost balanced gender distribution, and minority enrollment at 76%, including 306 Black and 63 Hispanic students.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hueytown Elementary School serves the southwest part of Bessemer, AL, covering an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hueytown Intermediate School's student population of 527 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hueytown Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hueytown Intermediate School is 0.55, which is less 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
#752 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
63%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
22%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hueytown Intermediate School's ranking?
Hueytown Intermediate School is ranked #752 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hueytown Intermediate School often compared to?
Hueytown Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Primary School, Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hueytown Intermediate School?
527 students attend Hueytown Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hueytown Intermediate School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hueytown Intermediate School?
Hueytown Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hueytown Intermediate School offer ?
Hueytown Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hueytown Intermediate School part of?
Hueytown Intermediate School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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