Univ Place Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama, closed in 2023 after serving grades PK–6 with a consistent enrollment of 501 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 over recent years.
The school's state rank improved from #1255 in 2013 to #971 in 2016 but showed no available ranking data between 2017–2023; historic trends indicated fluctuating performance prior to closure.
Math proficiency declined notably from 44% in 2013 to 9% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in the most recent year.
Reading proficiency decreased from 69% in 2013 to 21% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47% in that year.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch was consistently high, reaching 67% in 2023, reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges in this Union County NJ high school community.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)38%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(14-15)1%
2%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(14-15)21%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(14-15)62%
33%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
(14-15)8%
56%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
(14-15)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)7%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Univ Place Elementary School?
501 students attend Univ Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Univ Place Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Univ Place Elementary School?
Univ Place Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Univ Place Elementary School offer ?
Univ Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Univ Place Elementary School part of?
Univ Place Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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