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Cary Woods Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 411 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 5, 2011

Our children attended Cary Woods. The school has a few great teachers, but also has some not so great teachers. It was our experience that when we had serious concerns about a teacher, our very real concerns were dismissed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2011

Cary Woods is a friendly school. The staff is great and so are the students! The faculty is committed to making a difference in a child's life. It makes a great start for a child to go to Cary Woods School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2010

It is simply the best school in Auburn. We have the best faculty and the best staff anywhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2010

Cary Woods is fabulous! We love the teachers and staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2010

It creates a wonderful community for the students and their families. The students are encouraged, nurtured, and challenged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2010

Both of my children have gone to Cary Woods! It is a wonderful school and very close knit. All the teachers are awesome and they love each child, and it is a very wonderful thing for parents to feel that way! I love Cary woods!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2010

I love the history of the school, it shows character and I feel every student and teacher who passes through the halls has left their mark. The teachers are caring and attentive and will work with parents on everything (good or bad).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

Warm happy environment for our children to learn
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2010

I have had 3 students go to this school and have watched it go down hill. Teachers can and will make excuses, blame the children, and the parents. Most also have a tendancy not to follow through with what they say they will do and most teachers websites are out of date.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

My daughter is a 5th grade teacher at Cary Woods. She is dedicated to teaching her students with a myriad of tools and skills that are 'outside the box' which enhances memory retention and student participation.


Posted September 21, 2009

It is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers and my daughter loves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Cary Woods is a neighborhood school with great teachers who care dearly for our children and their future role in our nation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Cary Woods is a TRUE neighborhood school nestled in the middle of an old Auburn neighborhood. The staff try really hard to hold on to old traditions like family picnics and carnival-style fund raisers. There is very little staff turnover, unless teachers retire. We have already had one child complete all 5 grades there and have 2 more children currently in school there. We truly do LOVE Cary Woods Elementary School in Auburn, Alabama!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Cary Woods is truly a family neighborhood school. Not many of those exist anymore! The teachers and administration work extremely hard to foster a nurturing school environment where the children feel safe and are engaged in fun-filled learning experiences daily!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

We have the best school and Best Principal!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

I have a 1st and 4th greader at Cary Woods and it is the best elementary school! Our teachers are wonderful, they really care about our kids and the community they are very encouragin to their students, they make learning fun and the kids want to go to school. Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Mitchell and the whole office staff are so caring, kind and helpful to the parents. We LOVE Cary Woods and wouldn't go anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Cary Woods is a great school! We have the best teachers, wonderful support staff and a fantastic learning environment. I have three children at Cary Woods this year and could not be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Cary Woods is the neighborhood school most towns can only dream of. It's way ahead of the curve in every way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

The kids are great! The teachers are out of this world! The administration is tops!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 18, 2009

Cary Woods Elementary School is a fabulous school! We bought our home in the Cary Woods neighborhood just to be able to have our children attend the school. Everyone that works at Cary Woods is absolutely wonderful. We are so glad and blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community of people that sincerely care about their students, staff and community. Simply stated, Cary Woods School ROCKS!!!!
—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.

About these ratings

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 80% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
96%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
94%
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 Students93%
Female89%
Male95%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students86%
Female97%
Male72%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students91%
Female97%
Male83%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
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 Students95%
Female89%
Male100%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 65% 59%
Black 25% 35%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 1%
Hispanic 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
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Phone: (334) 887-4940

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