Sparkman Elementary School

About Sparkman Elementary School

Sparkman Elementary School is a public school located in Huntsville, Alabama. It is part of the Huntsville City Schools system and is a member of the Alabama State Department of Education. The school is named for General Daniel Sparkman, a prominent figure in the local community. Sparkman Elementary School offers a variety of educational programs for students in grades K-5. The school’s curriculum includes reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, and music. The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities, such as student council, chorus, student newspaper, and a variety of clubs and organizations. Sparkman Elementary School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The school has a strong commitment to the community and strives to create a positive learning environment for all students. The school also has a strong emphasis on technology and offers a variety of computer-based learning opportunities. Sparkman Elementary School is a great choice for families looking for a quality education for their children. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to ensure that students are receiving the best educational experience possible.

Address:	72 Plainview Hartselle, AL 35640
Phone:	(256) 773-6458
Site:	www.morgank12.org
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	133 students

Overview Sparkman Elementary School

Sparkman Elementary School serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sparkman 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 6-9% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Sparkman Elementary School

Sparkman 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 Sparkman Elementary School is 0.27, 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.