The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (10-11)
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)1%
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)2%
4%
Black
(10-11)81%
35%
White
(10-11)15%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Northside-henderson Elementary School?
243 students attend Northside-henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northside-henderson Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northside-henderson Elementary School offer ?
Northside-henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Northside-henderson Elementary School part of?
Northside-henderson Elementary School is part of Talladega City School District.
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