Hueytown Primary School ranked outside the top 800 in Alabama, declining from #196 in 2012 to #873 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in overall state rankings for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency ranged between 30% and 34%, higher than the state average of about 30% in recent years; reading proficiency was 35% to 39%, lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency was 40%–49%, higher than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment grew from 283 students in 2013 to 602 students recently, with minority enrollment at 75%, reflecting demographic shifts toward increased diversity at this Berkeley Heights public high school.
The school served grades Pre–K through 2, with 602 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supporting early childhood education within this New Jersey high school district.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hueytown Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hueytown Primary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hueytown Primary School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
56%
31%
White
22%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hueytown Primary School often compared to?
Hueytown Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Intermediate School, Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Hueytown Primary School?
601 students attend Hueytown Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hueytown Primary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hueytown Primary School?
Hueytown Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hueytown Primary School offer ?
Hueytown Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hueytown Primary School part of?
Hueytown Primary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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