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Hanceville Elementary School vs. Holly Pond Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hanceville Elementary School
799 Commercial Street Se
Hanceville, AL 35077
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Holly Pond Elementary School
120 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hanceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Hanceville Elementary School ranked #459 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #815 in 2010 and moving into the top 20% most improved public schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 33% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 91% in 2012; reading proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing gradual improvement since 2015.
Minority enrollment was 25% with 644 students enrolled in grades PK–5, reflecting growing diversity; 70% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 46% in 2001.
The school served 644 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, slightly higher than previous years when the ratio ranged from 14:1 to 17:1.
Science proficiency was approximately equal to the state average, measured between 35% and 39% in recent years.
Holly Pond Elementary School ranked #396 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #147 in 2019, placing it in the top 50% of Union County NJ high schools by overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 32% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 55–59%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide and above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 326 students in 2021 to 597 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 15% and 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating increased socioeconomic need over time.
Serving grades PreK through 8, Holly Pond Elementary had 597 students and 33 teachers in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with the Cullman County district averages.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, with 95% of students graduating in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, demonstrating strong student retention for a New Jersey high school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
644 students
597 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hanceville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holly Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hanceville Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holly Pond Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hanceville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holly Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hanceville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holly Pond Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#459 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#396 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hanceville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holly Pond Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AL)
32%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hanceville Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Holly Pond Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
112
57
Grade 1 Students
116
58
Grade 2 Students
106
66
Grade 3 Students
115
70
Grade 4 Students
101
64
Grade 5 Students
94
72
Grade 6 Students
-
64
Grade 7 Students
-
81
Grade 8 Students
-
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hanceville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hanceville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holly Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hanceville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holly Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hanceville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holly Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hanceville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holly Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hanceville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holly Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hanceville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holly Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hanceville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holly Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hanceville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holly Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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