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Hartselle Junior High School vs. Laceys Spring Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hartselle Junior High School
904 Sparkman Street
Hartselle, AL 35640
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Laceys Spring Elementary School
48 School Rd
Laceys Spring, AL 35754
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hartselle Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Hartselle Junior High School ranked #184 in Alabama in 2023, maintaining a position within the top 20% statewide after ranking as high as #125 in 2016 but showing fluctuations in recent years.
Math proficiency was 47% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, though down from 66% in 2019; reading proficiency was 66%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 58%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 568 students in 2023 to 527 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 13%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 13% in 2022 to 30% in 2023.
The school serves grades 7–8 with an enrollment of 568 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Hartselle Junior High School is a Title I eligible school offering no virtual instruction and participates in the National School Lunch Program.
Laceys Spring Elementary School in Laceys Spring, AL serves 289 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Morgan County district average of 30%, showing a notable decline from 46% in 2019.
Reading proficiency ranges between 30–34%, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 47%, with scores declining from 46% in 2019 to 30–34% in 2022.
Science proficiency is 25–29%, below the state average of 38% and district average of 38%, indicating lower performance in science relative to broader benchmarks.
Enrollment has decreased slightly from 318 students in 2019 to 289 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased significantly from 45% in 2022 to 73% in 2023, reflecting a rise in socioeconomic need.
Grades Offered
7-8
PK-8
Total Students
568 students
289 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hartselle Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laceys Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hartselle Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laceys Spring Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hartselle Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laceys Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hartselle Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Morgan 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.

Test Scores

#184 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#851 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hartselle Junior High 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in AL)
20%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartselle Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartselle Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartselle Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County 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 Hartselle Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laceys Spring Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
-
26
Grade 1 Students
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29
Grade 2 Students
-
36
Grade 3 Students
-
28
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
-
29
Grade 6 Students
-
27
Grade 7 Students
296
29
Grade 8 Students
272
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hartselle Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hartselle 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 American Indian at Laceys Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hartselle Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hartselle Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hartselle Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
87%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hartselle Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Morgan County 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hartselle Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hartselle Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Morgan County 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
35%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hartselle Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Morgan County 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hartselle Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartselle 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 Laceys Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Morgan County 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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