Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Univ Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)38%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)4%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)20%
7%
Black
(15-16)68%
33%
White
(15-16)8%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Univ Place Elementary School?
501 students attend Univ Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Univ Place Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Univ Place Elementary School?
Univ Place Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Univ Place Elementary School offer ?
Univ Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Univ Place Elementary School part of?
Univ Place Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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