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Richland Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 354 students

 

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Posted December 3, 2012

This school has excellent and hard working teachers who strive to impact our children positively.Their teaching styles are top notch. I also love the way they prepare our kids for the ARMT exam.Way to go Richland!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

This is a wonderful school. We love the teachers and all of the personnel there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

My youngest son is currently attending Richland and is a special needs student. I have no complaints about the school as it has met and even exceeded my expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2010

I think Richland is a great school. My kids have been going to it for 2 years. It is wonderful
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Posted March 9, 2010

This is our second year in this school and so far we really like it. The environment in this school is excellent for children. Educators are the most professional and dedicated to their work and to our children. The extra curriculum activities are great and include unicycle club, running club, French club, math club, and more. I highly recommended considering this school as a good choice for education.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 85% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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 85% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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 91% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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%
Female91%
Male91%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free lunch eligible89%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special education58%
General population97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty91%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Free lunch eligible89%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special education67%
General population98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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 Students92%
Female96%
Male85%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free lunch eligible96%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special education62%
General population97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty88%

Reading

All Students89%
Female96%
Male79%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free lunch eligible85%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special education54%
General population96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty90%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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 Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special education86%
General population100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty96%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special education93%
General population99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty98%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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 80% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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 Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special education86%
General population97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty94%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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% 58%
Black 30% 35%
Asian 7% 1%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Debbie W Smith
Fax number
  • (334) 502-2963

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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770 Yarbrough Farms Blvd
Auburn, AL 36832
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Phone: (334) 887-1980

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