Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sparkman 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Sparkman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparkman Elementary School's ranking?
Sparkman Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?
104 students attend Sparkman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sparkman Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sparkman Elementary School offer ?
Sparkman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparkman Elementary School part of?
Sparkman Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.
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