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Athens Intermediate School

Public | 5-6 | 505 students
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Posted May 29, 2008
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This is a top notch school. The teachers truly care about the children as well as the administration. The principal and asst. principal are constantly interacting with the students. They are never in their offices because they are always in the hallways encouraging students as well as promoting a safe environment. The 6th graders were able to go to Nature's Classroom which was a great learning environment for my child. *(By the way the minimum grade requirement for Dauphin Island has been terminated.) I think this school is top notch from the administration all the way through to the cafeteria ladies!
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Posted December 19, 2005
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In response to the parent who thought the trip was a wonderful idea....it leaves out the children who are good students and try hard, but just don't do as well on tests! How fair is this? Children with c's and above(passing grades) and no disciplinary action against them should also be allowed to go. I never recieve notes on the events at the school, as if a 10 year old is going to remember to tell me about every PTO meeting. I take no issue with their academic program or teachers, both seem top rate.
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Posted September 8, 2005
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AIS is a great school. The fact that they send 5th graders who achieve at least 88% on their science SAT, to Dauphin Island is just one example of the wonderful opportunities they use to get kids to do their best.
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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 83% in 2010.

231 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

230 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
93%
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.

235 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

236 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
91%
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 Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education36%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education53%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English92%
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

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

226 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 27% 35%
Hispanic 11% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 47%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1916 US Hwy 72 West
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Phone: (256) 230-2880

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