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Geneva County Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 195 students

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1 star

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Posted August 24, 2012

This school is sad. There is so much potential there, but the school leaders and MOST of the teachers there are not doin their jobs as professionals. This is compounded by the problem parents - the parents who expect their children to get an "A" on their work just because of who they are. I have ONE child that attended the Middle School and is currently in the High School. My child IS NOT challenged intellectually or any other fashion. You can skate by with doing the bare minimum of work - work that would get you a "C" or a "D" at most schools and here, it is A+ work. This is far away from being a "Great School!" There are NO "excellent" teachers; NO "strong" principals (Middle School or High School) and NO "challenging" academic programs. If you have a choice, FIND a different school. I will post my rating of the High School shortly. Thank the good Lord I don't have kids in the Elementary School. The BIGGEST problem in this school - overbearing and hateful parents who won't let the FEW good teachers do their jobs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2008

I give it one star. This school has so many teachers that are mean to the students and just plain rude! Teaching is not about yelling and screaming. It is about a love for kids and wanting to see them improve their lives. The principal and several teachers need to retire. The school needs some fresh new faces.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2007

I am sorry but, I have two sons that attend this school and I have not one nice thing to say about the school principal or many of the educators there. Some of these teachers care, you know who you are.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

70 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
58%
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

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
65%
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 Students63%
Female61%
Male64%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education36%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students66%
Female75%
Male60%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
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 Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students80%
Female74%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students67%
Female70%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
64%
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 Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 82% 59%
Black 16% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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301 Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
Phone: (334) 588-2943

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