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Vestavia Hills City

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1204 Montgomery Hwy
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Jefferson County
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PH: (205) 402-5100
FAX: (205) 402-5134

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 6358 students
  • 8 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 97% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 94% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 97% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 93% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 97% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 95% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 96% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 94% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math
 93% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

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 ARMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students84%
General education students99%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students80%
General education students96%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students69%
General education students99%
English language learners80%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students45%
General education students96%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students75%
General education students99%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students59%
General education students98%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students64%
General education students98%
English language learners82%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students57%
General education students96%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant94%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students73%
General education students97%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students40%
General education students96%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students55%
General education students97%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students59%
General education students97%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 95% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science
 93% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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 the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

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 ASA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students67%
General education students98%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant95%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students65%
General education students95%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies
 97% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I
 100% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language
 98% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Social Studies
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

Science
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I
 100% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district
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 AHSGE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students79%
General education students99%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students79%
General education students98%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%

Biology IThis District
All Students100%
Female99%
Male100%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students93%
General education students100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

LanguageThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students83%
General education students99%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students86%
General education students99%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

Biology IThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

LanguageThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students92%
General education students100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • 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.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11416
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%59%
Black, not Hispanic7%35%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%1%
Hispanic2%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program16%52%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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