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#63 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 5% in state

Based on limited data

Hayden Primary School

Elementary School · Blount County · Hayden, AL

A Blount County elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

160 Bracken Ln, Hayden, AL 35079

  • Reading 87% vs AL 83% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.8Excellent60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+32.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$11,462
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at Hayden Primary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency87%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
83%(2024 ACAP)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hayden Primary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,692/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hayden), 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

$73,750

Median home value

$194,400

Median rent

$854/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35079; 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
Appalachian SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available664Compare →
Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–6Not available513Compare →
Locust Fork ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–6Not available539Compare →
Southeastern SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–12Not available818Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Blount County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#1 of 14
District spending per student
$11,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hayden Primary School is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hayden Primary School

Hayden Primary School is a public elementary school in Hayden, AL, part of Blount County, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hayden Primary School

What grades does Hayden Primary School serve?

Hayden Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Hayden Primary School?

Hayden Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Primary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hayden Primary School rank in AL?

Hayden Primary School ranks #63 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Hayden Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hayden Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Hayden Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayden Primary School has 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).

Is Hayden Primary School a charter school?

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

Is Hayden Primary School a Title I school?

No, Hayden Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayden Primary School?

49.6% of students at Hayden Primary 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Blount County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
Area population (ZIP 35079)
9,388
Area average commute
39.3 min
Area median age
43.2
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
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.
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 35079; 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 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24

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