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Bagley Junior High School

Public | K-8 | 570 students

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Posted October 10, 2011

I sent the principal a private e-mail ,he forwarded to to one of the assistant principals that provided a positive response, THANK YOU !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2010

Bagley is a breath of fresh air. We moved to Bagley from Fultondale and I was completely amazed at the differences! Yes, it is a smaller community and they are more caring and personable. The teachers and staff still follow the Jeff Co rules meticulously (I love that) yet they don't have that "cold" feeling that you get from other larger schools. Also, I was amazed that Bagley was a little farther ahead in classwork when we moved here but the teacher was very eager and helpful to get us situated and caught up! They are very open to conferences if you ever have any questions and constantly allowing parents to get involved in all school functions, etc. My husband went here as a child and I attended Corner -both great! I know my children have a great future and will have many great opportunities coming from these schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

Major downgrade!! We have moved out to the Bagley/Corner area from the gardendale school system.. poor teachers, slacking academically, this is definately not what my daughter is used to. On her first day I asked her where she would like to go back to school at and she said, 'Gardendale is hard, but Bagley is pretty easy'. Everyday Im grinding my teeth until we move back... I would not encourage anyone to attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2009

I am very thankful to have such a wonderful learning enviroment for my son! The teachers are awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2009

I myself attended Bagley grades K-9, now so does my two children. Most of the teachers either live in the community or have famliy that does. I feel like this helps everyone feel closer together. I never worry about my childrens safety because the teachers are so caring. Sure every school has a few teachers that should have picked a different career or should have retired way before their 25 years was up. But I would not suggest sending your children to any other school than Bagley.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 24, 2007

I went to Bagley School myself and now my child goes there. I feel like he is getting a great education in most subjects and the dicipline is good. Of course there are a few teachers that I would rather he not be in their class, but for the most part they are good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2007

First, let me say I am a parent. Bagley is not the school many think it is. There are some good teachers, but there are several that I consider poor. Often times children are not treated fairly - you see it year after year. Some children get the best teachers while others are thrown whereever. If you compare their test scores with Corner, you will see quite a difference. If I had it to do over, I would not have my child(ren) in this school. The PTO is basically a small group of parents that run the show - other than a few large functions, parents are not encouraged to help. There are good things about it, but overall a 'fair.'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2007

My name is Faith, and I attend Bagley Jr. High. About six years ago, I was in a car accident, leaving me paralyzed from the neck down. I was attending Bagley before my accident, and I was simply amazed at the support and concern I received from my fellow students and teachers. When I was ready to return back to my beloved school after being dismissed from the hospital and rejuvenating, I was supplied with an aide who would write for me and help me with my school work. Therefore, my mom did not have to be my aide. Bagley has done so much for me over these six years through PTO and fundraisers, and they continue to help me with anything. They even supplied me with a laptop and Track-I-R, so I could do my school work more independently. I love my school, and I never want to leave!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 26, 2007

I attented this school many years ago. My daughter also attented this school. There was a major drop in the quality of this school from when i left to when my daughter attented. With this being a small school you have your 'clicks' and the teachers say they are handling it but no progress was made. I also taught at bagley for a short time. Yes it is a beautiful school. The new part is wondrful. I just don't see the comparsion of reality to a building. I loved bagley in yonder years and would have loved my daughter to see the bagley i seen when i was her age. Praying for bagley.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2005

i think bagley is the greatest scholl ever! i been going there for 9 years because i went to darecare there but i am now in 5th grade my teacher ms.davis is so nice! mrs.kelley and mr.conner are wonderful to friends are great here to! i look forward to having much more years of fun and modiesty her at bagley---
—Submitted by melissa, a student


Posted December 18, 2004

Bagley is a great school.I am a student in the 7th grade at bagley jr. High and i would never ever leave.But when it comes time for me to leave i will cry a river.The teachers at bagley are amazing.The staff in the office is the coolest staff any school could have! and what can i say about mr.Conner and mrs.Kelley, the students love them both so so much, that we never want them to leave! we love you!
—Submitted by katie rae wilson, a student


Posted September 1, 2003

I attended Bagley grades 1-9. Now, I have purposely moved back to the area so that my son could attend there also. Bagley students do well on standardized tests. They also have a lot of school spirit. The community is small and the kids know each other well. I can allow my son to spend the night with friends from school without worrying to much because they are often children or grandchildren of people that I went to school with. The teachers have been very interested in encouraging reading. I find this helpful because I think that if you like to read, and can understand what you read, then you can do well in almost any subject. My child has ADD and every one of his teachers have been very interested and helpful in getting him to concentrate. They are eager to have parent/teacher meetings to get to know him better. I feel like they are friends and we are all in this endeavor together.
—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 80% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
82%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
76%

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 83% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
85%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
85%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
81%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
72%

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 Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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 Students73%
Female79%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education36%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education36%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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%
Female95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education55%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students88%
Female92%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education45%
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students87%
Female96%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education45%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students92%
Female100%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education55%
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students69%
Female85%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education73%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students82%
Female89%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 100% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black 0% 35%
Hispanic 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%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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8581 Tate Mill Rd
Dora, AL 35062
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Phone: (205) 379-2500

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