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Speake High School

Public | K-8 | 273 students

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Posted November 2, 2012

this is the best school my kids have ever been in. We had to move to the other side of the country and I literally cried when I tool my kids out. The principal is great, the teachers are amazing and caring. If we could have stayed in Bama I would have stayed just for my kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2009

We are a 3 generation family that has attended Speake. The close net family can not be replaced. The teachers know the children s needs and work to meet them. No child is left behind in the speak school family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2009

this is the awesomest school ever... weve had alot of stuff going on but its great here.. and nobody can tell me diffrent becouse ive been going to the school all my life..
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 7, 2008

I can only address the elementary part of the school because that is the part my child attends. I could'nt ask for better teachers. They truely care about the children succeeding. They are doing a fantastic job with ARI (reading program) and have been praised by the state person for their progress in reading. With out a solid foundation in reading, being successful in life is very difficult. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2007

speake is an awesome school the sports teachers and students are all great! I couldn't imagine going anywhere else!!!!
—Submitted by a student


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.

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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 80% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%

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 81% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
88%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
96%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
84%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
31%

2007

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
80%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
30%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
66%
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 Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students67%
Female79%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native75%
White63%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students67%
Female63%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native50%
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native75%
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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%
Female81%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native92%
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
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 Students67%
Female73%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students89%
Female87%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
54%
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 Students69%
Female60%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native58%
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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 Students48%
Female53%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White47%
Free and reduced-price lunch42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
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 56% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native 36% 1%
Black 5% 35%
Hispanic 4% 4%
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 55%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7323 Al Hwy 36
Danville, AL 35619
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