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Birmingham Falls Elementary School

Public | 748 students

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Posted July 18, 2011

We transferred to Birminham Falls. The teachers and staff were very helpful with the transfer. The teachers are very understanding and helpful towards both us as parents and the children with making them feel at ease. The boys love the school and couldn't be happier. In the short time they have attended the school, they have greatly improved academically. Thanks to the teachers! (and staff!)
—Submitted by a parent


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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

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Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

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Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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99%

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Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

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95%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

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95%

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

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Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: (770) 667-2820

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