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Mount Hope High School

Public | PK-8 | 208 students

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Posted May 3, 2010

Caring staff and faculty. Our school motto:Every child , every day, every chance The principal and assistant do an exceptional job. Great community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2009

Awesome, awesome, awesome school. I've been to 3 schools and this is by far the best yet.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 14, 2009

the best school in lawrence county, we all love it my three children went to 3 different svhools in lawrence county,including one of the rated 8 schools ,they have nothing on mt hope,bigger isnt nessacerally better
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2008

I grew up in this school and it is an excellent school. I loved the principle and all the teachers. All of the teachers are interested in our kids and in their lives. I couldn't have asked for a better facility to grow and learn it or ask for a better faculty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2007

Wonderful school environment. Great Leadership. All students are important.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2007

The best thing about this school is that it is student friendly. Care about students.One of the most safe schools in america.Football, basketball volley ball, soft ball.Student teacher ratio low.Facilites are much above average. Good community support.Student scores are good. School has money in bank.Cleanest school I have been in.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 19, 2005

Wonderful school..it doesn't get any better than this!
—Submitted by a parent


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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 80% in 2010.

21 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

21 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
88%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
67%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
74%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
80%

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 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
79%
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 Students52%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White52%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%

Reading

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
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 Students85%
Female82%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students95%
Female100%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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%
Female77%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students82%
Female85%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students69%
Female60%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students69%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students81%
Femalen/a
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
94%
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

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
60%
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%
Female85%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
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

Science

All Students88%
Femalen/a
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 80% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native 16% 1%
Black 3% 35%
Hispanic 1% 4%
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 56%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8455 County Rd 23
Mount Hope, AL 35651
Phone: (256) 905-2472

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