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#1312 of 1,356 schools in AL

Hudson Keight School

Elementary School · Birmingham City · Birmingham, AL

A Birmingham City elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3300 FL Shuttlesworth Dr, Birmingham, AL 35207

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.8% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-20 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$16,201
Chronic Absenteeism60.6%

Students at Hudson Keight School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 59 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
7%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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

93.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hudson Keight 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,331/100K

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

$28,672

Median home value

$74,800

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

43%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35207; 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
Norwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–51.1 mi227Compare →
Bcs Virtual Academy of LearningEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–121.3 mi215Compare →
Inglenook SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–81.5 mi308Compare →
Christian SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–8Not available587Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Birmingham City

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#35 of 42
District spending per student
$16,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hudson Keight School is listed in Birmingham City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hudson Keight School

Hudson Keight School is a public elementary school in Birmingham, AL, part of Birmingham City, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hudson Keight School

What grades does Hudson Keight School serve?

Hudson Keight School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hudson Keight School?

Hudson Keight School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Keight School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Keight School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hudson Keight School rank in AL?

Hudson Keight School ranks #1,312 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Hudson Keight School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hudson Keight School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Hudson Keight School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudson Keight School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hudson Keight School a charter school?

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

Is Hudson Keight School a Title I school?

No, Hudson Keight School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hudson Keight School?

93.7% of students at Hudson Keight 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 – 8th
Enrollment
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.6%
Area population (ZIP 35207)
6,824
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
40.9
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 35207; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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