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Councill Middle School

Public | 5-7 | 292 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 9, 2012

I strongly disagree with the first review. Councill Middle School is a great learning facility. First of all, it is important to make an appointment to visit the classrooms due to assemblies and the original teacher may not be present at the time. Second of all, a student will not be written up for petty reasons such as those. This is coming from an experienced student. The prinicpal is terrific and they know exactly how to keep a school in order. I know I didn't feel like a prisoner.


Posted January 12, 2011

Council Middle School has started well for my son's first year in middle school.The school's principal works hard to teach rules, guidelines, and respect to all individuals.Along with providing educational needs, the school staff does not show anyinvolvement with unfairness.Regardless of last names and the amount of money you have in the community, this is actually the first school i have ever seen with these known characteristics!! Job well done.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2010

The school year has started out very horrific for myself and my child. The first week of school I was turned away from visiting the classrooms unless I made an appointment to come in. Principal runs the school like a prison. Students are being sent to ISS for stupid reasons like giving your classmate a high five or even speaking to the opposite sex. The teachers have such a bad attitude along with the principal. something has to be done about the behavior of this school. Middle school is already a stressful time for parents and students,but this school doesn't seem to care.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 83% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
65%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
79%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
61%
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 Students59%
Female61%
Male58%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students68%
Female74%
Male64%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students56%
Female67%
Male46%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students79%
Female91%
Male68%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education27%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
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 Students46%
Female56%
Male38%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White57%
Free and reduced-price lunch36%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%

Reading

All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education25%
Students without disabilities81%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
43%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
57%
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 Students62%
Female60%
Male64%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Free and reduced-price lunch55%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
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

Science

All Students47%
Female54%
Male41%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch36%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education8%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant47%
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 52% 59%
Black 46% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 4%
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 71%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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254 Leach St
Dadeville, AL 36853
Phone: (256) 825-2846

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