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Clanton Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 631 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 19, 2010

My daughter & I loved the 3 years she spent at Clanton Middle. Mr. Finlayson, the principle, always greeted students & parents alike with a smile and a few friendly words. The teachers were great, and the kids seem to be happy. I miss her being there, since she's now in her first year of high school. It would be great if Clanton Middle could be considered for America's Favorite School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2009

I have grandkids going to the same schools in clanton as my own kids did.Thumbs up to all teachers.May god and the parents be with you all this school year
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2009

I go to this school and i love it. I have been going to this school my hole life and so did my mom and brothers and they loved it. The teachers do care about you and they do not scream, yell, embarass, or make fun of. I thank i would know and you can not have backpacks for our safty. I love my school so if you would like come!come!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 29, 2008

i think the middle school is great.I have been there.the have great oportunities for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2008

This is absolutely the worst school I have ever known of. The teachers and staff don't know what they're doing nor do they care about the students. They have rules that don't make any sense such as no backpacks at all. They scream, yell, embarass and make fun of students. My son has been going there for almost three painful years now and in that time his self esteem, grades and outlook on school and authority in general has went down dramatically. Thank God we are moving. He will be going to a much better school. Any school would be better than this one.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 77% in 2010.

225 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

225 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
83%
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.

181 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

180 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
81%
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.

226 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

227 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
71%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education17%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education39%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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%
Female82%
Male75%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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%
Female77%
Male66%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education32%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students69%
Female78%
Male62%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education11%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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.

177 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
49%
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 Students55%
Female51%
Male60%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White56%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education14%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
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 74% 59%
Black 20% 35%
Hispanic 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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835 Temple Rd
Clanton, AL 35045
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Phone: (205) 280-2750

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