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Nichols-Lawson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 592 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 22, 2011

I really like NLMS! Teachers,principals,staff&other friends!! I also enjoy facs!! From:Jessie Poe Febuary 22, 2011- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Posted September 8, 2008

I love the school it has wonderful teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2008

Nichols Lawson is a wonderful school where the administrators, teachers, staff and parents focus on keeping students safe while offering them an above average education, life skills, and the importance of respecting self and others. I am proud to have a student at NLMS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2007

This school is a fantastic school. It is a safe school. And everyone is very friendly. The teachers are wonderful. I love it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 2, 2007

This is the best school any child can go to the teachers are very helpful if your child is failing the teachers set up a plan to get your child on track, their clubs are just amazing it's fun and educational at the same time I come home with a smile on my face everyday. I am improving on my school work and yes I do see the improvement!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 7, 2006

This school is run absolutely terrible. The principal of the school is totally unaware of what goes on in the classrooms. There are also a lot of discipline problems at this school.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted January 30, 2006

This is a very troubled school as reflected by it's scores. Note that on a standard curve it would get an F in both Math and Reading, if you looked at the two schools that formed it. It has not even posted scores in these areas since it was formed, even though it has been formed for over 2 years. I am aware of one classroom fight in my son's class this year, homework is minimal. The principal does not demand technology to be used, it is not consistently used by teachers, and the homework website is often down. Critical issue because without constant e-mail and phone contact with teachers, you will not know your child has a problem til too late. If your child misses school, you are unlikely to be notified until the next day so don't expect them to help detect a child abduction or truancy.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

185 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

185 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%

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.

205 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

205 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

187 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
74%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education21%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education43%
Students without disabilities91%
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 Students85%
Female90%
Male79%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education7%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education13%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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%
Female78%
Male86%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%

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 Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education15%
Students without disabilities78%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 59%
Black 37% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%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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1550 Talladega Hwy
Sylacauga, AL 35150
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Phone: (256) 245-4376

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