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Owens Cross Roads School vs. New Hope Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Owens Cross Roads School
161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
New Hope Elementary School
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Owens Cross Roads School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Owens Cross Roads School ranked #138 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #189 in 2022 and #294 in 2019, placing it in the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 60–64%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023, with reading/language arts proficiency at 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 50–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly increased to 332 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 31%, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 45% in 2023 from 33% in 2022, indicating a socioeconomic shift.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, higher than some prior years but within the range of recent trends in Madison County, Alabama.
Owens Cross Roads School is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program, reflecting its commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students in this Madison County AL elementary school.
New Hope Elementary School ranked #256 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #209 in 2022 but an improvement from #258 in 2021, positioning it in the top 30% statewide for overall academic performance.
Math proficiency at the school was 44% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this represents a decline from previous years when it peaked at 68% in 2019.
Reading proficiency reached 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, with upward trends since 2016 when it was 45%.
Science proficiency ranged between 55–59% in 2022, placing the school in Alabama's top 20% and well above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 491 students in 2021 to 582 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio holding steady at 16:1, and minority enrollment representing 24% of the 569 total students in prekindergarten through grade 6.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 30% in 2022 to 47% in 2023, indicating significant socioeconomic changes in the student population over the past year.
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-6
Total Students
332 students
569 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Owens Cross Roads School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Hope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Owens Cross Roads School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Hope Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Owens Cross Roads School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Hope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Owens Cross Roads School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison 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

#138 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#256 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Owens Cross Roads 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 New Hope Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)
44%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Owens Cross Roads School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Owens Cross Roads School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% 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 Owens Cross Roads School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison 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 Owens Cross Roads School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Hope Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
43
Kindergarten Students
66
57
Grade 1 Students
51
63
Grade 2 Students
56
63
Grade 3 Students
66
53
Grade 4 Students
56
62
Grade 5 Students
-
114
Grade 6 Students
-
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Owens Cross Roads School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Owens Cross Roads School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison 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 Asian at New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Owens Cross Roads School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison 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
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Owens Cross Roads School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison 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
69%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Owens Cross Roads School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison 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%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Owens Cross Roads School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Owens Cross Roads School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison 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
51%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Owens Cross Roads School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison 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
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Owens Cross Roads School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison 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 New Hope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison 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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