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L E Willson Elementary School

Public | 3-6 | 313 students

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Posted November 25, 2007

Willson Elementary is a very good school. We moved here from central Florida over the summer and I too was apprehensive at first,but there have been a great many positive changes and Dr. Berry really does care about the children and what is best for them educationally.A lot of people were very attached to the former principal,but things happen and we must all move forward.And there is an active PTO!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2007

A word of warning to parents thinking of relocating here-don't!!! This area and the schools here are archaic, antiquated and outdated. Children have no rights. They will not put soap in the bathrooms because someone might make a mess with it. They still use corporal punishment. Children are to be seen and not heard, and so are thier parents. God help you if you, as a parent, want to be involved in the system. Lunches consist of nothing that isn't breaded, isn't on a roll, or pizza. There are no school activities to speak of, and the PTO is all but non-existent. I have never seen schools like this in my life. The public here is apathetic and complacent, so don't expect to ever see any changes here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2007

L.E. Willson has undergone many negative changes in the past year. We've lost our dear principal and the school board continues to be rigid and unyeilding to the suggestions of the parents. The acting principal is even worse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

I was very apprehensive about my child attending Sheffield City Schools. He started at Threadgill in 1st grade after attending a private school. I had it in my head that I would hate it. After a week or so I finally was opened minded about the school and loved it. He is now in 6th grade and he still loves it and I do too. He has wonderful friends and has had wonderful teachers every year. I wish everyone would give Sheffield a chance because you would love it the same as my child and myself.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2005

Yeah true the principal is nice and all and even the office folks. But for the past 2yrs. I have e-mailed 2 diffrent teachers and to this very day I have yet not received a e-mail back. I would like to know why.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2004

I too was a little worried of sending my child to L.E. Wilson, but it was the best move i have ever made. The principal is the best! My daughter is very happy and so am I!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2004

I am a parent of two children in the Sheffield School District. I was very apprehensive about my children attending these schools. I had heard some very bad things. But now after 5 years of my children attending these schools, I would choose no other. You will not find a better principal of staff as we have in Sheffield city school system.


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About these ratings

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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
72%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%

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 83% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
77%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

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 Students77%
Female75%
Male79%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students80%
Female89%
Male72%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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%
Female85%
Male76%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students74%
Female83%
Male66%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education36%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students88%
Female97%
Male82%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education45%
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

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
63%
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 Students84%
Female93%
Male76%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 51% 59%
Black 47% 35%
Hispanic 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
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 80%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2200 31st St
Sheffield, AL 35660
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Phone: (256) 386-5730

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