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Barrett Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 489 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 5, 2011

The staff and faculty are really concern about these kids, the way a school should be. The building has been there since about 1921 need some updates especially the heating and air system. Still using the old boiler system. GO BARRETT.


Posted May 30, 2010

This school is wonderful. The teachers are awesome. The teachers take time to work with the students so that they will pass to the next grade. Very few students fail.


Posted April 1, 2010

We, at Barrett, strive for excellence. The school is a positive environment for children to come and enjoy themselves as they learn lifelong lessons. We have a great faculty, staff and principal who all work together to provide the best care and education in our area.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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 80% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
59%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
75%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students59%
Female60%
Male57%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education0%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male70%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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%
Female78%
Male66%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education27%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%

Reading

All Students81%
Female88%
Male73%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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%
Female74%
Male67%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education29%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students82%
Female90%
Male76%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education43%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
54%
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 Students64%
Female74%
Male55%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education21%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 96% 35%
Hispanic 3% 4%
White 1% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL 35206
Phone: (205) 231-8130

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