Excellent
#198 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 15% in state
Hartselle Intermediate School
Middle School · Hartselle City · Hartselle, AL
A Hartselle City middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 Petain Street SW, Hartselle, AL 35640
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hartselle Intermediate School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hartselle Intermediate 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,911/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartselle), 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
$69,686
Median home value
$196,600
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hartselle City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hartselle Intermediate School is listed in Hartselle City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartselle Intermediate School
Hartselle Intermediate School is a public middle school in Hartselle, AL, part of Hartselle City, serving approximately 534 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartselle Intermediate School
What grades does Hartselle Intermediate School serve?
Hartselle Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Hartselle Intermediate School?
Hartselle Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartselle Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartselle Intermediate School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hartselle Intermediate School rank in AL?
Hartselle Intermediate School ranks #198 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hartselle Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartselle Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Hartselle Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartselle Intermediate School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Hartselle Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Hartselle Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hartselle Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Hartselle Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartselle Intermediate School?
37.5% of students at Hartselle Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (256) 773-6094
- Area population (ZIP 35640)
- 26,976
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 35640; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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