Hueytown Intermediate School

1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hueytown Intermediate School serves 492 students in grades 3-5.
Hueytown Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hueytown Intermediate School's student population of 492 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Hueytown Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hueytown Intermediate School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
12%
10%
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Black
56%
32%
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White
31%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #838 out of 1,276 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Hueytown Intermediate School?
492 students attend Hueytown Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hueytown Intermediate School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hueytown Intermediate School?
Hueytown Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hueytown Intermediate School offer ?
Hueytown Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Hueytown Intermediate School part of?
Hueytown Intermediate School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
President's Day- School Closed
February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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