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Edward White Middle School

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Posted August 15, 2008
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If you can avoid this school, please do. Most of the teachers avoid real teaching. They do not know how to handle the unruly students. And the teaching is subpar at best.
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Posted March 16, 2006
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I went to this school for my 6th Grade year(2001-2002) and I have to say it was a great learning experience for me. Most of my teachers were also new so it helped with the transition. The music and sports programs in this school are excellent(while I was there at least) Mr. Marc Miller the Choir Director is an incredible teacher he taught me everything I know. Academically wise it could be better they should just turn it into a performing arts school IMO. My school year took place during the tragic events of 9/11 so not everyone was as focused as they should have been but it was still great.
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Posted December 21, 2005
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There needs to be more parent involvement. Also stronger leadership. There are teachers who can't control students in class and not getting supportive corrective action from administration or parents. This disrupts learning for other students. Participating in extracuricular activities is good. I prefer a stronger educational foundation. The school system has not changed since I attended.
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Posted March 16, 2005
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Many people give this school a bad reputation, but it has the best sports in Huntsville City. It gives children oppurtunities to look to instead of being in the streets.
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Posted November 24, 2003
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I love the things this school has to offer. They have a great band and choir, art program, science program, cheerleading, dance team, yearbook, and great reputation for athletics.
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Posted August 26, 2003
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we need morre parent involvements to get the school where it needs to be going in the next years.
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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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

145 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%

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 69% in 2010.

130 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

130 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
81%

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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
53%

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

All Students55%
Female59%
Male50%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%

Reading

All Students77%
Female83%
Male70%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students76%
Female84%
Male67%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students60%
Female66%
Male54%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students55%
Female64%
Male46%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
40%
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 Students49%
Female54%
Male44%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant49%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 93% 35%
Hispanic 4% 4%
White 3% 59%
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 78%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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4800 Sparkman Dr
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