Hazel Green Elementary School ranked #215 statewide in 2023, improving from #334 in 2021, placing it among the top 20% of Alabama public schools for overall testing performance.
In 2023, math proficiency was 44%, higher than the state average of 30%, reading proficiency was 64%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 913 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; minority enrollment accounted for 35% of the student body, reflecting a diverse demographic.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 45% in 2023 from 25% in 2022, indicating a significant increase in socioeconomic need.
Hazel Green Elementary serves grades Pre–K through 5 in Hazel Green, AL, and participates in the National School Lunch Program as a Title I eligible school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazel Green Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hazel Green Elementary School's student population of 963 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hazel Green Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Green Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
14%
31%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Green Elementary School's ranking?
Hazel Green Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hazel Green Elementary School?
963 students attend Hazel Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hazel Green Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Green Elementary School?
Hazel Green Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Green Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Green Elementary School part of?
Hazel Green Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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