Mount Hope

8455 County Road 23
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mount Hope ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Hope ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Mount Hope's student population of 122 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Mount Hope ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Hope is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#393 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
29%
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50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Hope and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mount Hope and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
9%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
11%
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Black
1%
32%
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White
89%
52%
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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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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Hope and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Hope's ranking?
Mount Hope is ranked #393 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mount Hope?
122 students attend Mount Hope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mount Hope students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Hope?
Mount Hope has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Hope offer ?
Mount Hope offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mount Hope part of?
Mount Hope is part of Lawrence County School District.

School Reviews

5   2/22/2014
Hey its Harley Wesson and I was just wondering if u can tell everyone who was in my class that I miss them for me
- Posted by Student/Alumni - harle
5   11/4/2007
This school is a wonderful place of learning for my children. The teachers have always taken time with them and been genuinely concerned for their well-being. Parents are involved and encouraged to be involved with every aspect of their children's learning. It is a small school in a farming community, which only adds to its lure. I have found the school and the community itself to be a perfect place for anyone looking to get away from big schools and huge cities where your children get lost in the shuffle. At Mount Hope, they will never be "lost". There are sports and music for those who like that. Also, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are available for children interested. No, I guess we don't have every type of extracurricular activity that Hunstville or some of the other "big cities" have; but, we also don't have the drugs and crime they have either. I will take my chances with the outstanding values set aside by this school any day.
- Posted by Parent - kdml4
5   2/2/2007
This is a very good school. Teacher's take the time to make sure the student's are learning. They have a good athelic program as well as a youth program. Parents are very involved with all aspects of this school. From the classroom to the ballfield. Everyone knows everyone.
- Posted by Parent - sprin

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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