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Northside Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 345 students

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Posted May 28, 2008

In my opinion, it is a wonderful school. We have always been fortunate to have great teachers, guidance and office personnel, who have never been to busy to help in any situation. The principal and assistant principal greet you with a kind smile or wave. I am very grateful to be sending my child to this school and rate it as Extremely Good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

the school is great i rate it the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2007

We have been extremely pleased with Ms. Traweek and the front office staff at this school. Ms. Traweek truly shows concern for her students and for the parents. As a teacher, you have a responsibility to teach and to be someone that your students can look up to. The school is an overall good school to place your child. A great principal is an important foundation, and they certainly have that at Northside Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Northside Middle School is so parent friendly,with Exceptional staff(all should schools should note and follow so) my son's years there was the greatest for him and I.The staff made that possible(front desk staff is what i am referring to.After coming from elementary(total nightmare)it was like sunshine.I would give A+ to this Awesome run school,also great guidance staff,great principle,great assistant principle-very welcoming and understanding front desk staff-I Love It!-Lisa Jeffcoat
—Submitted by Lisa Jeffcoat, 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 77% in 2010.

131 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

131 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%

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 69% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
76%
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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

121 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
69%
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 Students81%
Female77%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students87%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education39%
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students58%
Female54%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch37%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
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

Math

All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 69% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
69%
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 Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
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 95% 59%
Black 4% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Hispanic 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
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Phone: (205) 342-2740

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