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Guin Elementary School vs. Winfield Middle School

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School Overview

School
Guin Elementary School
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Winfield Middle School
481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Guin Elementary School ranked #76 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #23 in 2019 but remaining within the top 10% overall statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 60–64% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 50–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fell slightly from 306 students in 2011 to 292 students in 2023; minority enrollment remained steady around 19%, with 61% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 28% in 1999.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with 303 total students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 as of the latest data.
Guin Elementary consistently outperformed state averages in graduation rates, maintaining approximately 90% compared to the state average of 88% in 2023.
Serving 370 students in grades 5-8, Winfield Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
5-8
Total Students
303 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Guin 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 Winfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Guin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winfield Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Guin 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 Winfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Guin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winfield 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

#76 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#318 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Guin 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 Winfield Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)
43%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winfield 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 Guin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Winfield Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
44
-
Grade 1 Students
36
-
Grade 2 Students
45
-
Grade 3 Students
42
-
Grade 4 Students
43
-
Grade 5 Students
38
99
Grade 6 Students
37
92
Grade 7 Students
-
88
Grade 8 Students
-
91

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 Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Guin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winfield 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
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Guin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winfield 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
81%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Guin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winfield 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
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Guin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Guin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winfield 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
61%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Guin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winfield 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
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Guin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion County 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 Winfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winfield 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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