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T S Boyd School

Public | PK-8 | 236 students

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Posted January 22, 2012

We have a great and wonderful staff whom are very kind and careing that wants to give our children the a great education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

If you have a young child and you are thinking about putting them in headstart,then T.S. Boyd is the place. The headstart teacher's are great! They love what they do and do it very well!
—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 80% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
92%

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 81% in 2010.

19 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

19 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
78%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
63%

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

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%

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 69% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
29%

2007

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
67%
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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
56%
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 Students68%
Female71%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students75%
Female86%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities78%
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

Math

All Students89%
Femalen/a
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students89%
Femalen/a
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students68%
Female69%
Malen/a
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students68%
Female69%
Malen/a
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students52%
Female60%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Free and reduced-price lunch55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%

Reading

All Students85%
Female100%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students59%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students59%
Female70%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students50%
Female60%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White50%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
33%

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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
63%
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 Students32%
Female31%
Malen/a
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White55%
Free and reduced-price lunch29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English32%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant32%
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 Students59%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 60% 59%
Black 39% 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 84%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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23 Austin Circle
Dora, AL 35062
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Phone: (205) 648-5912

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