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Lewis Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 253 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 8, 2012

The teachers in grades PreK- 2nd are extremely dedicated to the students in their classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

While walking by a 2nd grade class I listened to [hopefully a visiting] teacher railing loudly at the kids about reading. What was also sad is that she was using poor grammar! I was afraid of her myself and kids can't learn in fear. There is no freedom in fear. Praise and encouragement and really caring for the kids. That's what they respond to.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted April 13, 2005

The school has a new principal this year and this is her first year interacting with elementary level students. Very little parent involvement and 5th grade discipline problems is still an issue at the school. There aren't many program for K - 2 graders that can help with reading and math skills. The programs mostly target the 3rd - 5th graders. I feel they need more program to help students before they get in the 3rd grade. This may improve reading and math scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2003

Great teachers who teach with limited resources. Discipline problem with 5th graders primarly because thier are too many students in the class room. Parent participation very low: small core group of parents who volunteer and particpate in school's PTA.


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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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
53%

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 81% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
62%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
63%
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 Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students48%
Female58%
Male38%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students74%
Female68%
Male79%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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 Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
60%
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 Students44%
Female29%
Male55%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant44%
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 100% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 4%
White N/A 59%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2015 26th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35234
Phone: (205) 231-3440

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