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Univ Place Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 422 students

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3 stars

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Posted August 18, 2011

I have three children that attends this school and the teachers and principal knows everyone of them, they are so personable. This past year my oldest two have passed with A's and B's. I wouldn't want my kids to attend any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2010

I am very disappointed in the low standards set as this school. My child isn't learning any science, or history as they are only working on math and reading right now in preparation for state testing. There is rarely homework given and it is used as a punishment when it is given out. I don't believe that this school fosters a love of learning or achievement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

They have a wonderful Pre-K unit and the special ed teachers are amazing! The Principal is one of the two most active principals I've ever seen in my time in Tuscaloosa!


Posted June 19, 2009

As a parent of two special needs students. I love this school. The staff is well trained and works with parents to ensure that every child will get the best education. We are not zoned for this school but I would not have my special needs kids go anywhere else! Great School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2008

As a parent of two special needs students the educational environment excells. The staff is well trained. Before we moved here I was told that my child would never be in a 'regular' classroom. The staff at University place has not only helped get him into a classroom with typical peers but the educational standards they demand from my child has allowed him to excell and he is now in the gifted program! I Love this school!
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Posted March 31, 2008

As a parent from out of state, I have been disappointed in the educational environment at this school. It seems as though the school does not believe in raising standards, but lower standards. I now have a child who excelled and love school to dreading school.
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Posted March 25, 2008

As a parent from out of town and out of state, I was glad to have my son zoned to a school with such a supportive staff. They have made my transition into the Tuscaloosa City School System as smooth as possible. I was welcomed with warm smiles and hugs that I am sure will be used to set up a great environment for learning for my student.
—Submitted by 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 80% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
68%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%

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 Students66%
Female75%
Male59%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students57%
Female71%
Male47%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities62%
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

Math

All Students63%
Female51%
Male74%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students65%
Female76%
Male54%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
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 Students75%
Female88%
Male65%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students74%
Female92%
Male58%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
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

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
48%
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 Students60%
Female78%
Male45%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
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
Black 76% 35%
Hispanic 12% 4%
White 11% 59%
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 74%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2000 First Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Phone: (205) 759-3664

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