Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School

Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1210 Taylor Rd SE,  Big Cove, AL
Huntsville City Schools
3.7
4.2
968 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Bradley Scott
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
80%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.2%
State Average
27.8%
Science
2.1%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
605:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
77.5%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic
7.2%
Black
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 Parent
3/21/2024
This school was definitely not what my family had heard it to be, after leaving another school in the area we thought it would be better but sadly it is not. The administration team is the worse, at risk innercity schools has a better administration than this school. Home school or private if you can for this area. Blow throw the smoke.
1.0 Parent
3/7/2024
We wanted to love this school like most reviews you see, but it was a nightmare for my children. The teachers are not prepared for common problems with students and the administration is horrible. This is my second review on this platform, the PTA moms report any negative review they possibly can, so happy my children have more than option for schools. Believe your child if they go to this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/19/2025
Great PTA and extra support when needed!
1.0 parent
11/7/2024
This is the worst school any of my children have ever attended. They made my hearing impaired daughter cry her first day. A teacher screamed at her so loud that it physically hurt. Then continued to scream at her. The teacher never apologized. The principal is horrible and shouldn’t even work for th...
2.0 parent
12/4/2022
From my experience, this school is extremely substandard. They are more interested in raising money than actually educating the children entrusted to their care. They are constantly asking for money for one nonessential thing or another. My child’s entire kindergarten experience was of him being sen...
5.0 parent
10/25/2019
We’ve had a fabulous experience. The administration and teachers are fantastic and provide an atmosphere where kids WANT to go to school and do their best.

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Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Big Cove, AL, in the Hampton Cove neighborhood, and is served by the Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 968 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hampton Cove Middle School, Big Cove Christian Academy, Hampton Cove Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Big Cove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School.

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