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Sipsey Junior High School

Public | K-8 | 283 students

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Posted February 25, 2011

this is a school where everybody know your name. low teacher turnover, and great community support


Posted September 19, 2006

Sipsey is a wonderful school and the principal Donnie bridges is great to hes wonderful that is my opinion
—Submitted by Christian Muncher, a student


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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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
65%

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 81% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
80%

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

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
70%

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 69% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%

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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
64%
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 Students68%
Femalen/a
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students73%
Female73%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students77%
Female91%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students42%
Female50%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White48%
Free and reduced-price lunch35%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant42%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
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 Students61%
Female53%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White59%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students37%
Female44%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White39%
Free and reduced-price lunch27%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant37%

Reading

All Students67%
Female78%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities75%
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 Students57%
Female50%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White54%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%

Reading

All Students57%
Female57%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
59%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
62%
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 Students74%
Female80%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students48%
Female56%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White52%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
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 88% 59%
Black 11% 35%
Hispanic 1% 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 83%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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Park St
Sipsey, AL 35584
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Phone: (205) 648-5083

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