Andalusia Elementary School vs. Straughn Elementary School
Should you attend Andalusia Elementary School or Straughn 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
Andalusia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Straughn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,125 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Andalusia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Straughn 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 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
1,125 students
609 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#203 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
62
62
Kindergarten Students
163
87
Grade 1 Students
158
88
Grade 2 Students
162
98
Grade 3 Students
148
88
Grade 4 Students
150
88
Grade 5 Students
139
98
Grade 6 Students
143
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
24%
3%
% White
66%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
