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Southside Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 599 students

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Posted September 18, 2008

I love it at Southside! It is great! You have so much more freedom, and you can (most of the time) make your own desicions and the teachers do not have to do it yor you.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 12, 2008

SMS is a great school but lacks in cultural diversity.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 83% in 2010.

147 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

147 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
75%

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 77% in 2010.

155 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

156 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%

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 69% in 2010.

148 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

148 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
79%
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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
65%
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 Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students67%
Female72%
Male64%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students68%
Female61%
Male73%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Black79%
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 disabilities88%
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

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male80%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students76%
Female81%
Male69%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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.

142 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students59%
Female60%
Male59%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 70% 59%
Black 27% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
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 48%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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901 East B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
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Phone: (334) 283-2151

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