About This School
Underwood Elementary School is located in Florence, AL and is one of 11 elementary schools in Lauderdale County School District. It is a public school that serves 339 students in grades K-6.
Underwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Underwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Underwood Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Underwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Underwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Underwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Underwood Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Underwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Lauderdale County District Spending
$8,551Per Pupil
The Lauderdale County spends $8,551 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 30% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lauderdale County District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shoals Christian School 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| Forest Hills School 3.4 miles |  |
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| Hibbett School 3.5 miles |  |
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| Harlan Elementary School 3.5 miles | |
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| Mars Hill Bible School 4.3 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: AL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Lauderdale County School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Underwood Elementary School4725 Hwy 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
www.lcschools.org/un...
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Test Scores
About the ARMT
What is it?
The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 339
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Underwood Elementary School had 35% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Underwood Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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