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#769 of 1,356 schools in AL

Halcyon Elementary School

Elementary School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1501 Parkview Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.7% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Halcyon Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 68 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
33%
2024
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Halcyon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 15Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,237

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Churchill AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0private1–121.5 mi95Compare →
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–82.5 mi63Compare →
Garrett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–52.8 mi575Compare →
Montessori School at HampsteadPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K3.1 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#14 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Halcyon Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Halcyon Elementary School

Halcyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 615 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Halcyon Elementary School

What grades does Halcyon Elementary School serve?

Halcyon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Halcyon Elementary School?

Halcyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Halcyon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Halcyon Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Halcyon Elementary School rank in AL?

Halcyon Elementary School ranks #769 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Halcyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Halcyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Halcyon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Halcyon Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Halcyon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Halcyon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Halcyon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Halcyon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Halcyon Elementary School?

51.7% of students at Halcyon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
615
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
Area population (ZIP 36117)
52,608
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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