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Bankhead Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 300 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 11, 2013

My child is a student at Bankhead. The teachers are caring and eager to help all students. They are top notch. I am happy that my child has the opportunity to learn in such a friendly environment. The principal, Mrs. Freeman, and the assistant principal, Mr. Claborn, are always friendly and helpful to everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2008

My two children transfered to this school last year from nearby Jasper City System. Compared with their former school's this school lags way behind educational. Technology is way behind. No internet access as of this day....stone-age Lives!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2008

I have two children in Bankhead and I am very pleased with the professional and caring staff in place
—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 83% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
87%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
75%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
74%
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 Students90%
Female95%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students88%
Female93%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
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

Math

All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students84%
Female93%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students83%
Female95%
Male73%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students90%
Female97%
Male83%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students87%
Female97%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
73%
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

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
64%
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 Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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

Science

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
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 92% 59%
Black 8% 35%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%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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