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Lewis Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 253 students
 

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Posted July 8, 2012
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The teachers in grades PreK- 2nd are extremely dedicated to the students in their classes.
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Posted January 13, 2006
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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.
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Posted April 13, 2005
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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.
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Posted June 16, 2003
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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 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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%
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 Students66%
Female68%
Malen/a
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free lunch eligible68%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Poverty68%
Non-povertyn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female73%
Malen/a
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free lunch eligible75%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Poverty75%
Non-povertyn/a
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 Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free lunch eligible90%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Poverty90%
Non-povertyn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female88%
Male73%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free lunch eligible80%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Poverty80%
Non-povertyn/a
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 Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free lunch eligible83%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Poverty83%
Non-povertyn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female84%
Male60%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free lunch eligible73%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Poverty74%
Non-povertyn/a
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
75%
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 Students59%
Female68%
Male52%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Poverty62%
Non-povertyn/a
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
Black 98% 35%
Hispanic 1% 4%
White 1% 58%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 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 66%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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School Leader's name
  • Mrs Kathleen W Lindsey
Fax number
  • (205) 231-3491

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  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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2015 26th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35234
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