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Julian Harris Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 508 students
 

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  • I don't have a single bad thing to say about Julian Harris. Every aspect-...

  • The staff and teachers care about the children. I know my grandchildren are...

  • great school i love it! and the teachers are wonderful.

  • Julian Harris is the best school in Decatur. You have great teachers, along...

  • We have been at JHES since kingergarten, and sadly after this school year, my...

 

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Posted April 19, 2010
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I don't have a single bad thing to say about Julian Harris. Every aspect- the principle, the teachers, the councelors, the PTA, and the after-school programs- has impressed me. I have two children in this school and am very pleased.
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Posted April 19, 2010
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The staff and teachers care about the children. I know my grandchildren are learning and being looked after. I have really enjoyed the programs I have attended.

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Posted September 25, 2008
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great school i love it! and the teachers are wonderful.
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Posted August 25, 2006
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Julian Harris is the best school in Decatur. You have great teachers, along with a great Principal. Everyone listens and loves to hear new ideas and always your thoughts and concerns. Keep it up! Between my 2 children, we have been at Julian Harris 6 years.
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Posted February 19, 2005
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We have been at JHES since kingergarten, and sadly after this school year, my daughter only has 5th grade left. It seems our experience improves each year. The teachers and staff are outstanding.
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Posted August 26, 2003
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This is 'The Best' Elementary School around, parents are involved and the school wants you to be. Mrs. Doran made first grade better for us. Thank you
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Julian Harris Elementary really involves parents in the education process. I have never seen a more open school. Academics are also excellent.
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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 80% in 2010.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
92%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
89%
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 Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students93%
Female90%
Male96%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students85%
Female91%
Male77%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
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

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%
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%
Female59%
Male67%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch30%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities64%
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 74% 59%
Black 19% 35%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 1%
Hispanic 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%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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1922 McAuliffe Dr SW
Decatur, AL 35603
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