Rachel Patterson Elementary School vs. Huxford Elementary School
Should I attend Rachel Patterson Elementary School or Huxford 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
Rachel Patterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Huxford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Rachel Patterson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Huxford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
K-6
Total Students
498 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#732 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
3
Kindergarten Students
141
50
Grade 1 Students
107
34
Grade 2 Students
99
48
Grade 3 Students
110
40
Grade 4 Students
-
33
Grade 5 Students
-
30
Grade 6 Students
-
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
27%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
74%
14%
% White
19%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
