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Montevallo Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 706 students

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Posted April 23, 2007

I love this school because there is not discrimination.We are Hispanics and we feel welcome to this school.The teachers are great,so is the staff.My children said they don't feel left out by other kids,no competitions,etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2007

Over the years I have had two children go through MES and I currently have 1 child that's in first grade. I love this school and it's faculty and staff. I've had 'issues' with one or two teachers but after working things out, things have been great. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants their child to get the best education there is at a public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2005

I have a seven year old who has attended MES since the very first day of kindergarten. Like most parents, I am careful about the people who come into contact with my child and take a strong interest in what he is learning. I drop him off each morning with no fear that he will be endangered and with every confidence that he is learning at a significant rate and how to be the best world citizen that he can be. As a result of positive experiences at school and at home, my son is healthy, friendly, happy, well-read, well adjusted, and loves school! What more could a mother want?
—Submitted by Treasure Ingels-Thompson, a parent


Posted July 12, 2005

This school has the best teachers. They are very friendly and helpful. I am very happy with this school thus far.
—Submitted by kerri todd, a parent


Posted January 19, 2005

This school is great! We have a K & 4th grader and they both really enjoy their classes and teachers. The teachers go above & beyond for their children. Our K grader is writing, reading and he has learned some sign language! The quality of the education is outstanding without sacrificing what it is to be a child! I feel we are very lucky to have just such a school! Michael McLure
—Submitted by Michael McLure, 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.

About these ratings

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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

116 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
92%

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 83% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
86%
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 Students86%
Female93%
Male76%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students82%
Female90%
Male69%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%

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 Students70%
Female75%
Male66%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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 57% 59%
Black 30% 35%
Hispanic 11% 4%
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 62%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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171 Jeter Circle
Montevallo, AL 35115
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Phone: (205) 682-6420

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