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Hampton Cove Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 564 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 14, 2013

This is a great school! My kids love this school and the teachers are very caring. Now, don't forget that we as parents also have to contribute to the child's development.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2013

This school is by far the worst school I've ever been to and trust me I've lived a lot of places I come here and everyone's nice and first then nobody talks to you... I used to be very outgoing and would talk to anybody now im scared to even smile, this place ruined me don't let that happen to your kid. ONLY SEND YOUR CHILD HERE IF YOU HATE THEM! Im serious only bad things come from here.


Posted January 7, 2013

We regret ever sending our child here. Our daughter experienced daily bullying, but the administration never took the issue seriously. My daughter even experienced incidences of bullying by a teacher. We pulled our daughter out mid-year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2011

We love this school. We've been pleased with the strong leadership and with teachers dedicated to educating our kids to the next level. Standards and expectations are high. Students are learning how to be good citizens too. Great things to come from HCMS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2010

Before my daughter started at Hampton Cove, she went to private schools. She has be consistently challenged academically at Hampton Cove. The teachers are helpful and nice. When my daughter started there last year, it took a long time for her to make friends, (which isn't normal for her). She has made some fairly good ones now, but as I said it took a long time. There were also bullies there last year, but they have been removed and are not there this year. All in all I think this is the best middle school in Huntsville.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2009

Very positive academic environment. Very clean school; bathrooms are clean and well maintained, lighting is good, equipment and furniture are in very good shape, walls are cheerful, decorated and clean. Parents are active with their kids in clubs and sports. Little if any bullying. No conerns at all about safety or drugs. The students seem polite and engaging. Body language (giggling and singing, etc) and dress appearance in dicates well balanced home life (for example, nothing vulgar on T shirts, no questionable attire). Students are high functioning and come from mostly upper middle class background with educated, professional parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2009

i love hampton cove and its great all the teachers are ah-mazing
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2008

I just came to 6th grade from Hampton Cove Elementary. I'll have to say, I was very unprepared. And in my Honnors math class, I felt so dumb compared to all the math whizzes. But I am learning what I have trouble with, thanks to my awesome teachers. The teachers do their best to keep us (students) challenged. Even if that means projects frequently. I really enjoy it here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 24, 2008

Great leadership trickles down through principal to the teachers and to the students. Not perfect, no school is, but this school does not strive to simply 'fit' a formula but finds ways to expect and get excellence from their students in grades, character and community involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2007

We are new to Hampton Cove and my daughter just started the 6th grade. She loves it, the teachers and the staff are very friendly and seem to care about the students. I am glad we moved to this area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Hampton cove middle school is a very good school for any child to attend the teachers are wonderful.They seem to care about the students.The office staff is very friendly and helpful when needed.thank you'
—Submitted by a parent


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 77% in 2010.

183 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

183 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%

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 69% in 2010.

190 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

190 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%

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 79% in 2010.

171 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

171 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%

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

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch43%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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%
Female97%
Male86%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education23%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education31%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students96%
Female99%
Male95%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Reading

All Students94%
Female100%
Male89%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 69% in 2010.

187 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students93%
Female99%
Male88%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education42%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 80% 59%
Black 12% 35%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 1%
Hispanic 1% 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 8%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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261 Old 431 Hwy
Hampton Cove, AL 35763
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Phone: (256) 428-8380

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