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McIntosh Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 367 students

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Posted November 19, 2007

the first grade teachers have been a blessing my son was diagnosed with adhd last year and they have help- every way possible thank you from the bottom of my heart
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2006

I believe that if the principal would take more time to effectively communicate with both the teachers and parents, and send out more information to parents, such as holiday schedules, and important information, then things would go much smoother. Both of my children started out this school year without a teacher and one had to go without a teacher again just recently. Some things are out of the principal's control, but effective communication is not. As a parent, I would be much happier if I was better informed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2005

My child was in the Kindergarten last year, and I was very pleased with his improvement. He had one of the best teachers in the world. Special thanks goes out to Mrs. Robin.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 80% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
80%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
80%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
72%
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 Students64%
Female71%
Male56%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native64%
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrant70%
Non-migrant62%

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Male63%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native76%
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant69%
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 Students57%
Female68%
Male43%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native81%
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrant73%
Non-migrant51%

Reading

All Students72%
Female77%
Male64%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native88%
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant68%
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 Students68%
Female80%
Male50%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native74%
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students66%
Female74%
Male54%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native74%
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant68%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
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 Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native74%
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant82%
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 49% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native 37% 1%
White 12% 59%
Hispanic 1% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Gardening teacher(s)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
PE instructor(s)
Reading specialist(s)
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Science lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Edna Richardson Billingsley
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (251) 944-2001

Programs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Parent center
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Save the Children
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Soccer

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Cub scouts
  • Girl scouts
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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Hwy 43
McIntosh, AL 36553
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Phone: (251) 944-2481

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