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Cold Springs Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 447 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 8, 2011

This is great school until your child is being bullied. Then the school has no idea how to handle the situation.All of my children have went to this school and two out of three have had issues.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2010

The first couple of years at this school are usually fantastic (K- 2nd). There are some key teachers that are beyond awesome. Unfortunately, they are at a school that has lost focus. These few teachers deserve better and the kids deserve more teachers like these special few.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2009

I was raised in this school now my children go there. There were a number of strict but wonderful teachers in the elementary school when I attended Cold Springs, and the entire school has done nothing but flourish in the last 20 years. I believe the quality of elementary teachers is some of the best in the state.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2006

I believe that the quality of the academic program at this school is excellent. Most of the teachers are caring and concerned about the progress of the students. There is a music and sports program. The level of parental involvement is great! Everyone is friendly. There is a sense of security and safety when you are at this school! Wonderful area to raise children.
—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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
95%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
90%
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 77% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
97%
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 Students94%
Female91%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch95%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students77%
Female82%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students90%
Female100%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female85%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students78%
Female65%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students88%
Female82%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students84%
Female75%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 100% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 35%
Hispanic 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%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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8999 County Rd 109
Bremen, AL 35033
Phone: (256) 287-1247

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