James Dawson Elementary School

About James Dawson Elementary School

James Dawson Elementary School is an exceptional school located in the heart of the city. It is a place where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and offers a wide range of activities and programs to help students reach their full potential.
The school provides a safe, nurturing environment for all students, regardless of their background or ability level. The staff is highly dedicated to providing the best education possible to each and every student. They are committed to helping students develop their academic, social, and emotional skills.
The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs. These activities help students learn, have fun, and build relationships with their peers.
James Dawson Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow. The staff and faculty are passionate about providing a quality education and helping students reach their goals.

Address:	5308 Mastin Lake Rd Nw Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone:	(256) 428-7500
Site:	www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	410 students

Overview James Dawson Elementary School

James Dawson Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
James Dawson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on James Dawson Elementary School

James Dawson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of James Dawson Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.