The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)1%
5%
Black
(11-12)76%
34%
White
(11-12)22%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
416 students attend Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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