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Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School vs. Hampton Cove Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School
1210 Taylor Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Hampton Cove Elementary School
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 968 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Hampton Cove Elementary School ranked #38 in Alabama in 2023, showing some fluctuation from a high of #20 in 2019 and #61 in 2017, ranking among the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 68%, reading/language arts proficiency 80%, and science proficiency approximately 55–59%, all higher than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment slightly increased from 684 students in 2023 to 699 total students currently, with minority enrollment at 20%, reflecting moderate diversity in this Union County AL high school.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 5, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 15 students.
Percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 8% in 2023 from a low of 1% in earlier years, indicating a gradual increase in socioeconomic need.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
968 students
699 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampton Cove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampton Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#50 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
#38 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampton Cove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in AL)
68%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hampton Cove Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
28
Kindergarten Students
163
99
Grade 1 Students
152
109
Grade 2 Students
169
106
Grade 3 Students
154
127
Grade 4 Students
139
103
Grade 5 Students
155
127

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampton Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampton Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampton Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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