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Green Acres Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 422 students

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Posted July 30, 2009

My daughter attends Green Acres Middle, I unfortunately have a big problem with this school. My daughter hates this school she says half the kids were either getting suspended or disrupting the class. Me being a college student can see how that can be disruptive to learning. I have been in the school and on many occations have noticed to constant loudness and teacher's 'I wish I wasn't here' attitude. Maybe it's the students, maybe it's the teachers, maybe it's a little of both. Right now I'm looking into the 'No Child Left Behind' Act to assist me, because from what I see if something doesn't change soon there will be one less child there if I have anything to say!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2005

I'm a parent of a 7th grader special education child who attends Green Acres. I must say that I had heard alot of negative comments about the school prior to my son attending, but I made sure that Ms. Baugh (principal) knew who I was and aware of my concerns. She has been very helpful along with his past and present instructors. I have to say that I'm very pleased. My son has excelled so much that he is now taking pre-algebra instead of math in special ed. and making great grades. His instructors have called me at times for a progress report and they always acknowledge me when I come to the school. The dedication of the faculty at any school depends on the dedication of the parent to make sure their child is not falling through the cracks.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2005

I'm a sophomore at the University of Montevallo and a former student of Green Acres Middle school;during my time there i thought the school was wonderful and i still do. Some of the excellent teachers have left but have been replaced by others of equal comparison. The atmosphere is that of what it should be, excitement and childlike behavior. It's a public middle school, not a school of reform.
—Submitted by Kenyetta Banks, a former student


Posted April 23, 2005

I love green acres middle school the teachers are great yeah the kids might run around but that's just kids they would do that but i love greenacres middle school it's just great and the principal's.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2005

Green Acres and Ensley HS are the reasons that i moved. The staff is uncaring and nonchalant and has a 'they'll never amount to anything' attitude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2004

I have great concerns about Green Acres Middle School. Many times upon entering the building I have found the atmosphere extremely noisy, high trafficking of students in the hallways, and office personnel that will ignore parents when they enter the main office. On several occasions I have witnessed teachers exibiting unprofessional behavior that destroys teacher/student rapport, and respect as an educator. Due to the above reasons, I find it difficult to believe that some of the teachers will go to great lengths to care and support students.
—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 77% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
67%
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

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
60%
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 79% in 2010.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

114 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
48%
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 Students40%
Female47%
Male34%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education23%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant40%

Reading

All Students61%
Female83%
Male41%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education23%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
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 Students47%
Female50%
Male45%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education27%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant47%

Reading

All Students67%
Female79%
Male55%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education36%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students59%
Female70%
Male53%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education19%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students48%
Female66%
Male38%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education10%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
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 69% in 2010.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
30%
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 Students30%
Female30%
Male31%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English31%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant30%
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
Black 99% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic 0% 4%
White 0% 59%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%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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1220 67th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
Phone: (205) 231-1370

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