The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%) for the 2011-12 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
416 students

Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
27 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
82%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
86%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1

American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%

Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%

Hispanic
(11-12)1%
5%

Black
(11-12)76%
34%

White
(11-12)22%
58%

Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)1%
1%

Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
86%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 82% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
416 students attend Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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