Mcdonnell Elementary School

4010 Binderton Pl
Huntsville, AL 35805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mcdonnell Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mcdonnell Elementary 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 ≤5% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcdonnell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Mcdonnell Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcdonnell Elementary 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 Mcdonnell Elementary 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
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
57%
10%
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Black
31%
32%
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White
9%
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
82%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mcdonnell Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdonnell Elementary School is ranked #1007 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcdonnell Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdonnell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcdonnell Elementary School?
486 students attend Mcdonnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcdonnell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdonnell Elementary School?
Mcdonnell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mcdonnell Elementary School offer ?
Mcdonnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdonnell Elementary School part of?
Mcdonnell Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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