Claysville School, a Berkeley Heights public prekindergarten in Guntersville, AL, maintained fluctuating state ranking positions from #281 in 2011 to #723 in 2019, showing a downward trend in overall rank performance.
Math proficiency ranged mostly from 15% to 39%, consistently lower than the Alabama state average of approximately 30–47% in recent years, with a notable decline from 40% in 2017 to as low as 15% in 2023.
Reading proficiency at varied between 20% and 59%, generally lower than the state average of about 39–47% in recent years, with scores declining from 59% in 2019 to 20% in 2023.
Enrollment dropped drastically from 336 students in 1999 to 21 in 2022, with free lunch eligibility reaching 100% in 2021 and 2022, indicating significant socioeconomic shifts in this Union County NJ high school.
The school served only prekindergarten students with a student–teacher ratio that varied widely over the years but registered 0:1 in 2022, reflecting a substantial reduction in staff and student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
21 students
Total students declined sharply from 218 in 2011 to just 21 in 2022, signaling a continued long-term decrease after previously peaking. This significant drop diverges away from district trends, indicating a more challenging positioning.
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Declined sharply from 22 teachers in 2011 to just 1 in 2020, marking a significant reversal in long-term stability, as Claysville School has consistently underperformed compared to district trends.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
47%
Declined sharply from 80% in 2013 to 30% in 2019, indicating a significant reversal from previous high performance, while remaining below both district and state averages.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
45%
Increased from 24% in 2018 to 49% in 2019, reversing a prolonged period of instability and marking a significant improvement that narrows the gap with the district to just 13%.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
Increased from 13:1 in 2013 to 26:1 in 2020, reflecting a long-term decline in student-teacher ratio. The school is now diverging away from the district's improved average of 17:1.
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(21-22)26%
10%
Increased from 12% to 26% in recent years, reversing a long-term declining trend. Claysville School is now on par with the district's Hispanic student percentage, narrowing the gap significantly.
Black
(21-22)n/a
32%
White
(21-22)73%
53%
Declined sharply from 88% in 2020 to 73% in 2022, reversing a long-term trend of stability. The school now underperforms compared to both district and state averages, with a widening gap.
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
3%
Dropped sharply from 6% in 2015 to just 1% in 2019, evidencing a significant long-term decline while remaining below both the district and state averages, signaling a concerning divergence in representation.
Diversity score decreased sharply from 0.48 in 2021 to 0.39 in 2022, marking a reversal from a previously improving trend. This decline positions Claysville School below the district's score of 0.44.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
44%
Free lunch eligibility surged to 100% in 2022, reversing a long-term trend of fluctuation and highlighting a significant divergence as the district average remains below this new level.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
48%
5%
Reduced-price lunch eligibility surged to 48% in 2022, diverging from the district and state, which remain below 10%. This sharp increase marks a reversal from prior years of significantly lower eligibility, indicating a concerning trend.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/30/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Claysville School?
21 students attend Claysville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Claysville School students are White, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Claysville School offer ?
Claysville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claysville School part of?
Claysville School is part of Marshall County School District.
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