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Hokes Bluff Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Highland Elementary School
3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Hokes Bluff Elementary, a Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–5, ranked #374 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #595 in 2017 but showing some fluctuations over the decade.
Reading proficiency was 67%, higher than the state average of 47% in 2022, while math proficiency declined to 25%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; science proficiency ranged between 40–44%, higher than the state average of 38–39%.
Enrollment remained stable near 590 students from 2019 to 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 7%, and a free lunch eligibility increase to 56% in 2023 indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 35 teachers in 2023, consistent with past years, supporting a mid–sized suburban New Jersey elementary school environment.
's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%, reflecting strong student completion outcomes for a Berkeley Heights public high school.
Highland Elementary School, a Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades PK–6 with 223 students, ranked #472 in Alabama in 2023 after fluctuating between #419 and #958 from 2014 to 2023.
Math proficiency stood at 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 45–49%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 21–39%, significantly lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 174 students in 2019 to 225 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 59% to 62%, indicating growing socioeconomic needs; minority enrollment was 17% as of the latest data.
The student–teacher ratio improved from 18:1 in 2022 to 14:1 in 2023, supporting increased student attention; Highland Elementary ranked among Alabama's top 10% for lowest student–teacher ratio and most improved public schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded state averages, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, underscoring positive academic outcomes in this Union County NJ high school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
591 students
223 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hokes Bluff 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 Highland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hokes Bluff Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hokes Bluff 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 Highland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Etowah 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

#374 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#472 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hokes Bluff 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 Highland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hokes Bluff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hokes Bluff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hokes Bluff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Etowah 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 Hokes Bluff Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highland Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
46
Kindergarten Students
101
32
Grade 1 Students
101
20
Grade 2 Students
99
26
Grade 3 Students
87
28
Grade 4 Students
99
32
Grade 5 Students
75
18
Grade 6 Students
-
21

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Etowah 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 American Indian at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Etowah 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
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Etowah 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
93%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Etowah 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
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hokes Bluff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Etowah 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
56%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Etowah 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%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hokes Bluff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Etowah 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 Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Etowah 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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