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West End Academy vs. Hemphill Elementary School

Should you attend West End Academy or Hemphill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West End Academy
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hemphill Elementary School
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

West End Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West End Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Hemphill Elementary School ranked #1086 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #1194 in 2022 but lower than its peak of #809 in 2011; overall testing remained in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 10–14% in 2023, reading proficiency was 15–19%, and science proficiency was ≤10%, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment declined from 511 students in 2017 to 336 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio improved from 18:1 to 15:1; eligibility for free lunch remained high at 86%, indicating stable socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades pre–kindergarten through 5 with 339 students and 20 teachers in the 2023 school year, maintaining Title I status in the Birmingham City district of this Alabama public elementary school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
530 students
339 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West End Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hemphill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West End Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hemphill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West End Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hemphill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West End Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birmingham 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

#1179 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1086 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West End Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hemphill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West End Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West End Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West End Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham 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 West End Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hemphill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
35
Kindergarten Students
81
51
Grade 1 Students
86
62
Grade 2 Students
86
46
Grade 3 Students
70
51
Grade 4 Students
77
48
Grade 5 Students
76
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birmingham 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
86%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birmingham 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birmingham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of West End Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birmingham 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
83%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West End Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birmingham 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West End Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birmingham 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 Hemphill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birmingham 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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