Mount Hope
Mount Hope serves 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mount Hope 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mount Hope places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mount Hope's student population of 121 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 121 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mount Hope is ranked within the bottom 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 Mount Hope is 0.34, which is less 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 | #693 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Mount Hope is East Franklin Junior High School (6.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phil Campbell East Franklin Junior High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-9 | 245 students10
6.8 miles
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140 6.8 PK-9 245 - Russellville Tharptown High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 358 students10
7.1 miles
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485 7.1 7-12 358 - Russellville Tharptown Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 519 students10
7.2 miles
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404 7.2 PK-6 519 - Town Creek Hatton Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 481 students10
9.3 miles
6536 County Road 236
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000 9.3 PK-6 481 - Town Creek Hatton High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 418 students10
10.8 miles
6909 Al Highway 101
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010 10.8 7-12 418
School Reviews
| 5 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 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 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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