South Hampton K8 serves 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
South Hampton K8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hampton K8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Hampton K8's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
560 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
South Hampton K8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Hampton K8 is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1149 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%

Black
94%
32%

White
n/a
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hampton K8's ranking?
South Hampton K8 is ranked #1149 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are South Hampton K8 often compared to?
South Hampton K8is often viewed alongside schools like Christian School, Phillips Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend South Hampton K8?
560 students attend South Hampton K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Hampton K8 students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hampton K8?
South Hampton K8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does South Hampton K8 offer ?
South Hampton K8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Hampton K8 part of?
South Hampton K8 is part of Birmingham City School District.
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