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Hueytown Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 802 students

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4 stars

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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

My grandson attends Hueytown and this was his first year..We have very pleased with the teachers, the principal, and parent involvement, looking forward to next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2010

I was very unpleased with this school and the adminstration. The teachers never had time to speak with parents they fail to respond to any concerns I had about my childrens grades. The new assistant principle she is extremly rude and fake. This was the worst school year that I have ever experienced. I don't recommend this school to anyone The office staff is very rude as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2010

hueytown elm. is a great school for your children. we have enjoyed this school for several yrs
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2009

This is a great school that my son loves
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2009

I am a grandparent and think Hueytown Elementary is one of the best around. Great programs, teachers and office staff.


Posted July 25, 2009

Hueytown Elementary is a well-run, organized, and caring school! I love how well the faculty and staff work together!! Hueytown strives to do what's best for its students!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 27, 2009

My son was in 4th grade this year and it was a great year! The teachers he had (Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Jones & Ms. Hart) were excellent!! I would recommend these teachers any day!! The principal Mrs. Hendrix is leaving and we are hoping that the new principal will be our assistant principal Mr. Henderson. He loves all of the kids at our school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2009

So far I am pleased!!!!! My daughter is in Kindergarten. I am impressed with her vocabulary as well as her eagerness to want to read more. Hes is the number one reason I moved to Hueytown. Way to go Mrs. Moran!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2008

We love HES. My child is in First Grade and is in Ms. Morpeth's class she loves it. Ms. Morpeth treats these kids like they are her own. We are truley blessed for her to be in our little girls life. Also, Mrs. Waldrop (k) is a wonderful teacher to she sets the foundation for these kids their first year of school - we love her too! The Harrell Family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2008

The reason that I moved to Hueytown was becasue of all the great thing that I heard about the school. I have to admit that they were right and I love the school and so does my daughter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2008

I too have kids that attend hueytown elementary and we enjoy it. Coming from a private school I thought they would fall behind but they have managed to keep an A average. My first grader also had Mrs. Morpeth and I must say she really encouraged my daughter to excel to her highest potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2008

Mrs. Morpeth is the greatest for first grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

This school is wonderful. Yes, they do have their share of fundraisers but what school in Jefferson County doesn't? I have a 5th grader and a 1st grader there and they both enjoy school (as much as most kids do). The entire staff is wonderful. So, for anyone to say that the staff there was too busy dealing with their personal stuff is simply wrong. We all have personal things we have to deal with on our jobs sometimes. For any person to post negative comments here regarding this school just shows how ill-informed they are. HES is great. Keep in mind parents, your kisd get out of their education what you (and they) put into it. So, before you point fingers and say that such and such is wrong, step up, help correct any issue you may see.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2005

I am very displeased with the administration at HES. Very unorganized! Office aid to busy chatting about their personal matters to do their job. My child comes home upset because he feels left out. If you do not sell the fundraiser items your child cannot attend their school fundraiser mega party. They ask our children to sell this crap and if they do not no mega party for them. How do they think this makes a child feel? I have to be the bad parent for not letting my child sell this dollar store junk. Where is the tax money going?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2005

Hueytown Elementary is the absolute #1 Elementary school I have ever seen. It is an asset to our community. I have one son that went to Hueytown from Kindergarten until 5th grade (the whole time), almost every one of his teachers were very attentive to him and his classmates in every need they had. In fact, his 4th grade teacher got my son started in honors classes and a Duke University Talent Search Program that he is still a part of today! Now, my younger son started kindergarten this year. My younger son has never been to daycare his whole life! His kindergarten teacher is wonderful. He enjoys school now and I enjoy being his room mother. The safety of the children is always taken care of. The Principal and Vice principal are strict but fair. All the kids love all of the staff and teachers. A+.
—Submitted by Heather Merchant, a parent


Posted February 16, 2005

I am very displeased with this HES. My child is in first grade and hates going to school. As opposed to last year my child loved school. The difference is my child is made to feel 'stupid' by her teacher. Her self esteem has dropped tremendously this year. Also, her teacher has missed quite a few days of school taking away from my child's education. The substitutes have asked me what they normally do. As if I would know. I have been at the school many times trying to get my child the education my taxes are paying for. I just get the run around. I will not be sending my children to HES next year. They deserve better and that's what they'll get.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2004

I have 3 children enrolled at Hueytown Elementary. I have to say that the teachers and everyone else is dedicated to the children. My children love school, and every teacher in the school. Thank You Hueytown for all you have done for the kids at the elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2004

I am proud to say my children attend our fine school.We have some of the best teachers out there, they express their 'love' for our children in many ways every day, I personally like to thank them dailey for their sacrfices and strive for excellance within our halls. I also feel that our P.E. department can't be touched, they do much more for our children than physical education I have first hand experience in their dedication to building the ' kids ' confidence in themselves to achieve and their self-worth..(Thank You Mrs. Obrian), and others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2004

We are so fortunate to have this wonderful school in our community. Our school is an Alabama Reading Initiative pilot school and, for my child, the program is working. The teachers and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and pleasant learning environment. My 3rd grader looks forward to being at school every day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2004

You just need to go visit this school to appreciate how cute it is. It is so cheerful to walk the halls. Great teachers. This school strives to make sure the student is in a safe, secure nurturing learning enviroment.
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

134 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

134 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

148 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

147 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

151 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

151 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female60%
Male74%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female90%
Male75%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education41%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students85%
Female97%
Male73%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education35%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education54%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education63%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

149 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students83%
Female85%
Male80%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education54%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 59%
Black 44% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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112 Forest Rd
Hueytown, AL 35023
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Phone: (205) 379-4100

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