Hayden Middle School vs. Appalachian School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 550 students in grades 5-7, Hayden Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Appalachian School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-7
PK-12
Total Students
550 students
636 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
37 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#778 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
16%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-34%
n/a
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Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
-
62
Grade 1 Students
-
53
Grade 2 Students
-
54
Grade 3 Students
-
43
Grade 4 Students
-
49
Grade 5 Students
181
38
Grade 6 Students
198
44
Grade 7 Students
171
34
Grade 8 Students
-
41
Grade 9 Students
-
47
Grade 10 Students
-
50
Grade 11 Students
-
37
Grade 12 Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
2%
20%
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% Black
1%
n/a
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% White
95%
79%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.10
0.34
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Appalachian School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Appalachian School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/0/241/appalachian-school-chart-bwU5aHg.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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