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James W Wilson Junior Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 567 students
 

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  • My daughter couldn't speak any word of English when she arrived at Wilson...

  • Best elementary school in Montgomery! I have 2 children who have attended...

  • Wonderful new school on the East Side. Many of the faculty and...

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Posted April 2, 2013
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My daughter couldn't speak any word of English when she arrived at Wilson Elementary School. Her teacher was so patient, so encouraging, and so kind with her, I will never forget her! When my daughter came back home (in Belgium), she could easily go to the next grade (immersion French/English) and she had a really good level in reading comparing to her Belgian fellows.
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Posted October 29, 2012
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Best elementary school in Montgomery! I have 2 children who have attended for the past 3 years and we love it! It is a true neighborhood school and supported by the community. The parental involvement is very high and every classroom is equipped with a SMART board. I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else!
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Posted February 10, 2012
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Wonderful new school on the East Side. Many of the faculty and administrators that made Blount Elementary all that it is have voluntarily moved to Wilson. Wilson is the new #1 MPS choice on the East Side. SmartBoards. Updated technology & facilities. Small student/teacher ratio. Well behaved students and an administration/faculty that really cares. What more are you looking for?! You won't be disappointed with Wilson.
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Posted February 9, 2012
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The best school I have ever worked out. Great students and great parent volunteers! If you like technology, you will love this school!
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Posted January 3, 2012
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We have been very pleased with Wilson Elementary. The info on here is not current, as the school only goes through 5th grade. 6th grade has been moved to Johnnie Carr, which is also converting to a magnet school. My kids have been challenged educationally, and done very well. The classes aren't over in number of students, and they get plenty of attention from the teacher.
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Posted June 17, 2011
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Great teachers! Best technology in town! They even have an outddor garden and pond. Very diverse school.
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Posted June 12, 2011
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Best school I have ever worked at! Great staff and students! The newest, most technological school in Montgomery County! The principal is the best!
—Submitted by a teacher

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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 85% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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 85% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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 91% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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 Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free lunch eligible79%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population78%
English language learners87%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty72%

Reading

All Students83%
Female90%
Male76%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free lunch eligible75%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population87%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty86%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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 Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free lunch eligible86%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty82%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Free lunch eligible86%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty93%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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%
Female90%
Male97%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Free lunch eligible88%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population95%
English language learners87%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free lunch eligible84%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population90%
English language learners75%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty90%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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 80% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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 Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Free lunch eligible88%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Special educationn/a
General population86%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty82%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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 37% 35%
White 33% 58%
Asian 17% 1%
Hispanic 13% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Technology
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Science lab

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Yes

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:10 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:30 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Dr Janine Esther Brouillette
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (334) 273-8844

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Technology
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • Yes
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Playground
  • Science lab
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