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Green Valley Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 483 students

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5 stars

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Posted July 12, 2012

i went to Green Valley 49 years ago .( 1965 -1968 ) Mrs Allen was my 2nd grade teacher. mrs. Odom was my 3rd grade teacher . Ms. Smith was my 4th grade teascher . i loved it there .


Posted January 4, 2012

This school it's amazing! all the teacher are very professional, the school has excellent enrichment and title 1programs, the speech services are the best in the district, plus they offer the ELL program after school for English learners, however the principal it's not nice or kid friendly, he has no manners with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

I love Green Valley because it's an amazing place to work! Faculty and students make my job as a teacher so much easier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2009

I have had children in K, 3rd and 5th so far and we all love the school. The teachers are great. The children love school and feel safe and happy in their environment. The faculty, office staff and administration do an outstanding job. Everyone is positive and friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2008

I like Green Valley teachers and other staff members. My 3rd grader child's teacher works very hard with her students. She handles all situations very patiently and sansibly. I love this school as staff is outstanding and understanding.
—Submitted by sherry Chhabra, a parent


Posted September 11, 2008

The faculty and staff at Green Valley are very concerned and interested in the childrens education. The only problem I had was with the principal whom I found to be extremely insensitive especially when it comes to difficult children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2008

Don't be fooled by the seemingly 'dated' exterior look of Green Valley--inside it houses some of the best teachers and parents that Hoover City Schools has to offer. I wasn't sure if this school would have the same technology offerings available at the 'newer' schools--but they definitely do. Plus, since Green Valley seems to be smaller than the other schools we visited--I know my children get individual attention every day. At first, we were a little hesitant of moving into one of the 'older' neighborhoods--but it has been well worth it. Everyone here is just so friendly and the teachers are really motivated to challenge the students. Only negative for this school is that there is no bus service available unless you live more than 2 miles from the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2007

Green Valley is the best kept secret in the city of Hoover. It is one of the smaller elementary schools, and our children have flourished in its rich learning environment. The school offers gifted/talented classes, specialized programs such as 'travelling families', and also incorporates technology at all grade levels. Parental involvement is high--and parents here are very well educated --yet down-to-earth and friendly. There are many events throughout the year such as Family Fun Night, Math Night, Music Night, PE Nights, Spring Fling (and more!) where parents, students, and teachers come together to celebrate learning and support Green Valley. A true community school in a wonderful older neighborhood. The simple good life for children is at Green Valley.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2006

We moved into the area from California and have had two children attend Green Valley. From the first week we were impressed with the school, particularly the emphasis the Green Valley staff places on building character. With maybe one exception the teachers have shown exceptional professionalism and careful concern for the individual student. Our handicapped Fourth Grader has nearly always felt loved, involved and useful at school. The Principal, Linda Campanotta, is great leader. Her leadership is evident in the way the whole school performs. We feel very fortunate to have moved into the neighborhood.
—Submitted by Richard Bascom, a parent


Posted February 9, 2005

We love Green Valley Elementary! There is such a sense of community not found at other schools. The principal, Linda Campanotta, is organized, efficient, and extremely knowlegeable about her school and her students. We have a first-grader there, and we are delightfully impressed with the academic and extracurricular activities that he has been exposed to.
—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 80% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
91%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
87%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
93%
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 Students75%
Female77%
Male72%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners82%
Proficient in English89%
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 Students91%
Female97%
Male87%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch95%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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%
Female91%
Male88%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

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%
Female91%
Male88%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 56% 59%
Black 28% 35%
Hispanic 13% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 34%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Hoover, AL 35226
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Phone: (205) 439-2500

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