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Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 476 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 29, 2010

Unlike the prior review, I have a child with special needs who is INCLUDED (mainstreamed is an offensive 1980s term) and has wonderful special education support. I also have a neuro-typical/advanced child. Both thrive at FVES. The teachers are warm and well-trained -- very little turnover! The principal is always accessible. It is the perfect small school PLUS there is REAL diversity here. A rarity in the schools in T-Town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2007

My child was mainstreamed taking special ed classes only once per day. we have lost a whole year of teaching my child and I wonder if he will ever reach his potential again. He will not be attending this school next year. It seems like the special ed class is not included with the other school activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2006

This is a wonderful neighborhood school. The PTA and community are very involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

Phenomenal! I could not recommend a higher quality elementary school. The administration and staff give 110% in all areas. The most congenital group of professionals you will ever be a part of.
—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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%

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 81% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
93%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
92%
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 Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education31%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education62%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students75%
Female70%
Male79%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students92%
Female100%
Male87%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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%
Female82%
Male81%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education38%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education54%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
85%
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 Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education62%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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%
Black 15% 35%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
Hispanic 2% 4%
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 28%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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1150 Vestavia Circle
Northport, AL 35473
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Phone: (205) 342-2646

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