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Helena Intermediate School

Public | 3-5 | 852 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 30, 2010

I love this school for my children and the teachers are very nice and they try to do their best every day
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

We have great teachers and parents who really care about our children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2005

My husband and I have been very pleased with H.I.S. and the education our children have received at this school. The teachers take an interest in the children and are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure their needs are met. The principal and asst. principal are very approachable and make my child feel like he is a very important part of H.I.S. I want to thank everyone, including the lunchroom staff, office staff, janitors and bus drivers, at H.I.S. for making this experience a memorable one for our family. k.blackmon
—Submitted by k, 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.

286 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

287 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
96%
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.

297 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

298 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%

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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

275 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
90%
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 Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch98%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education45%
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education36%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education64%
Students without disabilities95%
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 77% in 2010.

269 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
83%
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 Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education46%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 83% 59%
Black 11% 35%
Hispanic 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%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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3500 Hwy 52
Helena, AL 35080
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Phone: (205) 682-5520

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