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E D Nixon Elementary School

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  • E.D. Nixon is a great school with a Great principal and staff. I enjoy...

  • There are some good teachers at Nixon, but they are overshadowed by the high...

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  • I think E D Nixon has the potenial to be one of the best schools in Montgomery.

 

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Posted March 16, 2012
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E.D. Nixon is a great school with a Great principal and staff. I enjoy working at Nixon.We just need more positive parental involvement.
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Posted June 24, 2010
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There are some good teachers at Nixon, but they are overshadowed by the high school social environment of its other teachers. I believe they need a strong figure at the top and Mr, xxxxx is a good Principal if he has compliant teachers, but since he has immature teachers he needs to drop the hammer and stop being such a nice guy!
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Posted April 1, 2008
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Principle Thompson and her team are truly wonderful. They care about the children's learning abilities, as well as their mannerism. You all are truly appreciated for all your hard work. Thanks, B. Morris
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Posted February 22, 2007
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I think this school is one of the best in Montgomery, Alabama. The principal is awesome and the teachers are just as awesome. The children seem to enjoy learning.
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Posted February 20, 2006
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I think E D Nixon has the potenial to be one of the best schools in Montgomery. With a combined effort of the administrative staff, teachers, students and parents, I feel we can accomplish anything. Although extracurricular activities are important, I think we should concentrate on achieving higher academic levels. Please lets not forget our kids with learning disabilities and behavorial challenges. I don't feel enough is begin done to help these student in our school system as a whole not just at Nixon.
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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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
95%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
97%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
90%
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 77% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
77%
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 Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education50%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students85%
Female94%
Male75%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education50%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education60%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students86%
Female95%
Male77%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education70%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students93%
Female97%
Male88%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education90%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 100% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 4%
White N/A 59%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1000 Goode St
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