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New Hope Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 647 students

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Posted January 6, 2011

My 2 children began attending NHES in August. My daughter went to a large city school before and our main reason for moving to New Hope was to get in to a smaller county school. The teachers in New Hope are much more responsive . My son was recently diagnosed with ADHD and his teacher was beyond helpful during the process (it required her to do alot of extra work) and she never complained, she responded to every email I have sent, and was very helpful in providing me with the information the doctor needed. Had I still been at the larger city school I would have never gotten that much cooperation. My daughter has ALWAYS been a student, and now in the 4th grade her grades are holding strong at all A's and she is in the gifted program (which is also wonderful). My ONLY "concern" is it is an "everyone knows everyone" kind of community and new people to the community are definately not as warmly welcomed as the people that have been there for generations. Over all great school and we have no plans to leave.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2010

Please help our school, we have a great staff and community and we could use the money to help our school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2010

The teachers and wonderful and love the kids as if they are their own. My daughter has learned so much wince she started
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2010

I love New Hope Elementary School because my family has a history of attending this school for the past 2 generations and now 1 current generation. This is just my imidiate family, there are also lots of cousins that have attended this particular school some are still attending. So there is a lot of heritage here. It's great to hear how well the elementary school is doing and how far the credentials have come since I was in school. Go New Hope!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2010

The Office Staff & other Personnel are very friendly and helpful. The teachers are very interested and concerned with the children's education and their learning abilities. Have you ever been to a football game? You must go not only to watch the games and how hard our team plays but you must sit near the cheering section. This school has the best cheering section in the country and is full of school and team spirit whether they win or lose. Altogether the teachers, staff, parents and students are one big happy close-nit family. We are very excited to have Mr. Aycock as our new band director ultimately adding to the school's spirit amongst the students! Go INDIANS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2010

New Hope Elementary School has a very close, caring, friendly, student oriented atmosphere. There is no doubt that the students and their educational needs are top priority!


Posted October 1, 2010

Wonderful teachers who encourage parental involvement
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2010

small school with caring teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

The teachers there do a wonderful job at helping the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

New Hope may be a small town but we have awesome teachers and principals. It's extremely apparent that they care about the students as well as our little community! The students can dream "BIG" and the teachers support our kids all the way!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

Great school. The teachers really care about all the kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

My child is getting the best education. She loves the school and the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

Great teachers, great programs!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

New Hope is an awesome school they have programs that have helped my children tremendously and I have never lived in a community that was so involved in the school and all the activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

New Hope is a school with talented teachers and administration. Being a small school is a benefit to the students and parents because it allows for a closer realtionship for all. I feel very lucky to have my children in such a wonderful learning atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

GREATEST TEACHERS IN EDUCATION!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

New Hope School is small and personable. Teachers are very helpful and willing to work with parents to make the most of our childrens' educations
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

I love New Hope Elementary school for several reasons. I believe New Hope Elementary has some of the best most intellegent and loving teachers who stay until they retire. My children go to New Hope Elementary and has had some of the same teachers I had when I went there. I graduated New Hope High school in 1995 and went to New Hope my entire life. I hope my children will also be graduates of New Hope High School where they are very well prepared for high school thanks to the facility at New Hope Elementary! New Hope Elementary is Awesome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

New Hope Elementary is an awesome school with caring teachers and faculty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

I love New Hope because it is a small school where the faculty helps every student achieve their goals!
—Submitted by 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.

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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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%

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 81% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
81%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
83%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

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 69% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%

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 79% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
82%
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 Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
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 Students82%
Female73%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students89%
Female84%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities96%
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

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students91%
Female96%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students84%
Female94%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native82%
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
64%
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 Students67%
Female63%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students75%
Female78%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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 87% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native 9% 1%
Black 2% 35%
Hispanic 2% 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 48%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
Website: Click here
Phone: (256) 723-8879

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