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#1039 of 1,356 schools in AL
Huxford Elementary School
Elementary School · Escambia County · Atmore, AL
An Escambia County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
637 Huxford Road, Atmore, AL 36502
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Huxford Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 64 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Huxford 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,980/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atmore), 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
$41,136
Median home value
$129,400
Median rent
$707/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Escambia County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 415 | Compare → |
| Pollardmccall Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 204 | Compare → |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| W S Neal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Escambia County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huxford Elementary School is listed in Escambia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huxford Elementary School
Huxford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atmore, AL, part of Escambia County, serving approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,039 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huxford Elementary School
What grades does Huxford Elementary School serve?
Huxford Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Huxford Elementary School?
Huxford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huxford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huxford Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huxford Elementary School rank in AL?
Huxford Elementary School ranks #1,039 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Huxford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Huxford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Huxford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huxford Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Huxford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Huxford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huxford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Huxford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huxford Elementary School?
75.3% of students at Huxford 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (251) 294-5475
- Area population (ZIP 36502)
- 16,008
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 · 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 36502; 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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