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Westlawn Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 527 students

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2 stars

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Posted May 4, 2010

I love this school. The teachers are great and they really listen unlike most schools in America. Also the principals are nice people too.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 1, 2009

I, as a current student at the school, find that I love it there. I love the fact that the teachers really do care. Although the test scores may not be up to par, the teachers try their best to help the students as much as they can. It really affects the teachers when a student who tries their best fails. So the teachers arent the problem. At Westlawn their is a lack of parental involvement. In this area there are a lot of single parent famillies, so the parents may not have a lot of time to help their children with school work or homework. But on the other hand, the current facilty there are outstanding. They take their job very seriously. And i, currently as a 8th grade student wouldnt change schools for anything in the world.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 6, 2008

i thought this school great i had a wonderful experince at this school that i will never forget i also thought the teachers was great i went there 7th and some of 8th grade and never got in any trouble i have lots of friends i was in advanced classes and i would have finished my studies and not droped out if i would have stayed at this school. like i said i had a wonderful experince here and if i have kids i'll try and send them there
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2007

I found that school was, for lack of a better word, horrible. The academic quality was below par, proven by the low grades and test scores. Inappropiate behavior by some of the teachers, AND kids, was demonstrated. The kids' behavior was a real problem for me. Bullying, stealing, abuse, harrassment, the list goes on. I will NEVER, EVER go back to that facility.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 26, 2005

This school is in an area that has a number of students who are from families that don't exactly care about the type of education their children get. The teachers seem to take on the attitude of the parents and only call you about grades when a situation has gone almost too far to resolve. I was only informed that my daughter was failing when the principal came down on the teachers because of low test scores. If at all possible, do not send your child to this school. We have no choice until the new schools are built.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2004

I have been let down by the leaders more and more every year here. My children are treated like a number not a person. Inappropriate behavior by adults as well as kids are not addressed or corrected. I feel as though the attitude is just sweep it under the rug and we'll be fine. I have also tried to become involved and was not welcomed. Given an option, my children will not return here.
—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.

184 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

186 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
70%
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.

197 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
34%

2007

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

201 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
43%
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.

159 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

160 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
39%
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 Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White35%
Free and reduced-price lunch39%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Special education10%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English42%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant40%

Reading

All Students67%
Female73%
Male62%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education32%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners48%
Proficient in English70%
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

Math

All Students43%
Female53%
Male36%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch42%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Special education3%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners39%
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant43%

Reading

All Students59%
Female75%
Male49%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners44%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 Students53%
Female59%
Male48%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education13%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%

Reading

All Students44%
Female50%
Male39%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White50%
Free and reduced-price lunch46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education10%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English45%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant44%
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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
27%
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 Students29%
Female38%
Male23%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White45%
Free and reduced-price lunch28%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners13%
Proficient in English30%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant29%
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
Black 63% 35%
White 22% 59%
Hispanic 14% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 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 11N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4217 9th Ave West
Huntsville, AL 35805
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Phone: (256) 428-7760

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