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Saks Middle School

Public | 5-7 | 333 students

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Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013

i love the way the teacher take the time with the kids they make learning fun and my grandson can't wait to teach me the new math and english


Posted March 26, 2009

I truly wish I had nicer things to say here, but sadly I don t. The High and Elementary schools in Saks are amazing, but the Middle school is lacking. The new Principal this year was Assistant Principal at Weaver High last year and seems to be thinking middle school kids should be treated like high schoolers. He should spend more time focusing on academics and less worrying rather kids have elastic waist pants or buttons. The school has you buy a planner at the beginning and they have the STI website, but something is lacking. Yes, some responsibility falls on the students and parents, but the teachers have the kids 7-8 hours a day, but can t take 2 minutes to call/drop a note/ email when a child is struggling. The only contact is if there is a disciplinary issue. Much respect to Mrs. Byrom & Mrs. Gaither excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2008

I have been extremely disappointed in SMS. If your child is normal and struggling, you are pretty much left to fend for yourself. There is technology available for communication but it is not utilized to its full potential with up to date grades and assignments.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2007

The parent/teacher communication is lacking. My child was an A/B student this semester her grades fell to F/D's. No behavior problems, just lack of communication all around. I should have received some type of notification that these grades have dropped this much. I've set up a conference with the staff, but its too late to save the grades from this term. If I had known there was a problem, steps could have been taken to correct it. The child is only 11. I blame not only her, but the staff at this school for just allowing it to happen without so much as a letter home to me or a phone call. Each term is nine weeks long how much time can it take to inform a parent with a normally decent grade that the child is slipping? Five minutes?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2004

This school is the best school my child has ever been to my child looks forward to going to school each morning
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 83% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

119 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
84%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
83%
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 Students63%
Female64%
Male63%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education27%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students91%
Female98%
Male85%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education55%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students65%
Female68%
Male62%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education47%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students72%
Female81%
Male65%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education14%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%

Reading

All Students84%
Female94%
Male77%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education43%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
63%
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 Students72%
Female73%
Male70%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education43%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 61% 59%
Black 32% 35%
Hispanic 6% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Anniston, AL 36206
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