South Hampton K8 ranked #886 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #1149 in 2021, but remained in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance in this Birmingham City public school.
Math proficiency was 18% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 30%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 10–14%, below the state average of 38% in 2022.
Enrollment declined from 560 students in 2022 to 513 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 99%, predominantly Black (non–Hispanic) students (448 of 492 total), and 82% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting high socioeconomic need.
South Hampton K8 served grades PreK–8 with 492 students and employed 31 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in this Union County NJ high school.
The school offered no virtual instruction and operated under the Community Eligibility Option for the National School Lunch Program, with 400 students receiving free lunch and 21 receiving reduced–price lunch in 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Hampton Elementary serves the northwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Hampton K8's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Hampton K8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hampton K8 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #886 out of 1,275 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 Phillips Academy, Christian School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend South Hampton K8?
511 students attend South Hampton K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Hampton K8 students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hampton K8?
South Hampton K8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Hampton K8 offer ?
South Hampton K8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Hampton K8 part of?
South Hampton K8 is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is South Hampton K8 located?
South Hampton K8 is located in the North Pratt neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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