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Anderson Junior High School

Public | K-9 | 171 students

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Posted March 18, 2010

My son attended AJHS from Kindergarten through 9th grade. It was a great experience for him. The teachers are not only great instructors but they are also very caring. Anderson is like a family. Everyone knows everyone there and students have a feeling of belonging. He left Anderson and attended a large high school of which he had no problem whatsoever with adjusting to the large classes and curriculum. Anderson is a wonderful place for students to get the individual attention that they need to nuture their development.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2008

Whan I went to Anderson it felt so much like a home instead of a school! I mean yeah you learned a lot but it was a lot of love their also!!! Teacher actually do their best not only in makingsure you understand the rules and the lessons but also that they are their for you if you need them!!! When Iwa a student there i had the best learning time of my life. I had better grades there along with longlasting strong based relationships that i atill have today!!! this school is the best!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 10, 2006

I have to say that coming from a larger city and much larger school that it was a big change. Anderson teachers are wonderful, caring people who genuinely love what they do. I love the extra attention that my child gets from the smaller class sizes. My only drawback with the school is the Principal, Mr. Peoples. He chooses to enforce some of the rules and regulations, yet lets others go. I watched to girls, probably 10 yrs or so get on the bus and you could see their underwear, not only could I see but the boys getting on behind them also could. I think that in order to provide a decent, undistracted learning environment that this needs to be dealt with. I think that it's so wonderful that he promotes prayer and all, that is one main reason that we are there, but lets do it right. Concerned Parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2006

This was my son's first school year and I am so happy I choose to send him here to AJHS. He is doing so well in Kindergarten and I believe its because the classes are not overcrowded which gives the Kindergarten teachers more time to focus on each child's own individual needs. Not only are the kindergarten teachers nice, the enitre school welcomes everyone with open arms. And Mr.Peoples (the principal) is truly a kind man who listens to everyone's needs and does what he finds is best for everyone. This school is excellent and I highly recommend it to any parent who wants their child to strive in life. I give it an A+ all the way!
—Submitted by Tanja Putman, a parent


Posted July 7, 2005

Go rebels. The ajhs staff and students as well as the pto are #1. Great interest in the students and the well being of the school. You can't get any better teachers, students or parents than we have at ajhs ! for the one who stated that the school was mediocre.....We'll .....Maybe you didn't give it a try or you needed the big school atmosphere. Either way it is sad that you couldn't have a great school experience like the majority of the students do, that attend and have attended ajhs. Rebel spirit....Rebel pride.....To all the others we say good-bye.!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2005

Both of my children now attend AJHS. Not only are the staff and students there great but the skills learned are even better. You are getting the private school setting for free. Don't knock it till you've tried it. My oldest child is now doing better than ever and not having to be under the stress that some other schools place on their students. It has been a blessing to our family and my sanity! GO REBELS!
—Submitted by A PROUD PARENT !, a parent


Posted February 18, 2005

Blah, blah, blah, Anderson is now and always will be mediocre (unless, of course, it gets worse).
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 19, 2004

I do not agree that Anderson is mediocre by any stretch of the imagination. My child, in the seventh grade, has attended Anderson since kindergarten, and has always loved it. I would recommend this school to any parent who wants their child to receive the attention and the education that he/she deserves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2003

I think Anderson Junior High is mediocre in every way.


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

23 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

23 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

10 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

10 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
71%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female67%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%

Reading

All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Femalen/a
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students87%
Femalen/a
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Reading

All Students90%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students88%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female64%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students94%
Female91%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

11 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
58%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students91%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students81%
Female73%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 35%
Hispanic N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 Bayles St
Anderson, AL 35610
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