Harmony School vs. West Elementary School
Should I attend Harmony School or West Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harmony School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harmony School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 573 students in grades 2-6, West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
2-6
Total Students
293 students
573 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#163 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
38
-
Grade 1 Students
35
-
Grade 2 Students
32
122
Grade 3 Students
21
119
Grade 4 Students
30
116
Grade 5 Students
24
105
Grade 6 Students
24
111
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
29
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
n/a
2%
n/a
% White
93%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%