Walnut Grove School vs. New Hope Elementary School
Should you attend Walnut Grove School or New Hope Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walnut Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
New Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Grove School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, New Hope Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
282 students
582 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#209 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
56
Kindergarten Students
45
63
Grade 1 Students
44
66
Grade 2 Students
41
56
Grade 3 Students
31
62
Grade 4 Students
43
54
Grade 5 Students
31
116
Grade 6 Students
31
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
10%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
81%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
