Speake is an active Title–I eligible public school in Danville, AL, serving grades Pre–K through 6 with 182 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, ranking among the top 20% in Alabama for low student–teacher ratio and community size.
The school's overall testing rank is in the bottom 50% statewide, with math proficiency at 20–24%, reading proficiency at 30–34%, and science proficiency at 21–39%, all lower than the Alabama state averages.
Speake's math proficiency declined from 65–69% in 2012 to 20–24% in 2023, while reading proficiency decreased from 80–84% in 2012 to 30–34% in 2022, indicating downward trends in test scores over the past decade.
Enrollment decreased from 278 students in 2012 to 180 students in 2023, and free lunch eligibility increased to 66% in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic changes in this Union County AL high school.
Minority enrollment was approximately 18%, including American Indian, Hispanic, and Black students, with the majority being White (82%) during the latest reporting year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Speake's student population of 178 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
I am somebody at Speake School. I am important. I can make a difference every day!
School Rankings
Speake 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 Speake is 0.32, 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
#787 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
6%
31%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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 Speake's ranking?
Speake is ranked #787 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Speake?
178 students attend Speake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Speake students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Speake?
Speake has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Speake offer ?
Speake offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Speake part of?
Speake is part of Lawrence County School District.
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