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Midvale Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 439 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 27, 2012

Midvale is a great school, great community with an active PTA. If the previous reviewer had issues it may be a "needle in the haystack". I suggest that parent talk to her daughters teachers, the principal and other parents. The students no longer change classes because studies show it is better they don't and it was the TEACHERS that asked for this. For my son, this is a god send, he performs and learns far more by not changing classes. It is certainly not a matter of being lazy. We have been at Midvale for 6 years and have enjoyed it. Never heard of food issues. Midvale is a benefit to our neighborhood!! My son loves it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2011

Currently, my child attends this school. I find that everyday, after she comes home from school, that she learned nothing. Not only that, she complains to me money on how she finds burgers, hair, bugs, and other things on her food. Not only that, recently I find that she is saying curse words very often. Not only are her grades declining rapidly, but her behavior is changing too. Not one of her teachers are contacting me, and just recently, I found out that she isn't even switching classes throughout the day! When I asked her about it, she tells me that the teachers were just to lazy! This school is a terrible environment for my child. Doesn't the PTA do anything about this?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2011

Basing the rating solely on test scores does a disservice to this excellent school and its staff. Income levels and neighborhoods have much to do with the difference in ratings between Midvale and Livsey. I had kids at both schools, and our experience at Midvale was much more positive than with Livsey. Livsey's advantage is a very small student population and zero apartments in the school attendance zone. Midvale has great teachers, rigorous curriculum and expectations, and also a more diverse population. Kids who do wll at Midvale benefit from exposure to other income brackets, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and acceptance of differences. Midvale faculty and staff are more flexible and adept at understanding and accomodating differences than Livsey in my experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2010

Midvale is such a wonderful, comforting, homely environment. They show obvious care in the education of my son good parent contact, open-door policy for talking with teachers and the principal, energetic, creative.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2010

I love Midvale because it has a warm and caring environment. The teachers are wonderful. The IB program has been a great learning tool for my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2010

because one of my favorite little guys goes to school there!


Posted October 13, 2010

Midvale is a great I.B. Public School - great faculty/staff that care about the education of my child!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2009

I disagree with a previous review that states that Midvale strives for simply meeting government benchmarks. My experience has been that they strive to give every child a life-long love of learning through the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. Midvale's teachers always strive to bring out the best performance from each child, and they are truly able to individualize classes for each child's needs to maximize their potential. They use ability grouping in all grade levels to ensure that kids who are 'high achievers' can get their needs met while those who struggle with a subject can get more help. My kids have had positive experiences each year at Midvale. Highly recommended!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2009

Midvale is the epitome of a classic neighborhood elementary school. It's in the middle of a great set of neighborhoods, and many families walk and bike to school. It has fully incorporated the IB learning style, which permeates every aspect of the student experience - they are learning to be positive world citizens in addition to learning the standard stuff. Children at Midvale are also learning at a very high level academically, while welcoming everyone. The experience our children have with special ed, foreign language speakers, and everyone else is invaluable. The principal has an open-door policy, so come see for yourself!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2009

No one tries harder than Midvale, but what they're trying for at this school is strictly meeting government benchmarks. The entire school staff is on board with the 'soldiers marching toward excellence' theme of NCLB. The federal government would be proud. My two girls have had vastly different experiences at Midvale, and what you'd think would be uniformity has not been our experience. My older girl, here since K and now a 5th grader, is an above average student who lacks ambition. The teachers mean well but they do not actually help her with this. The teachers instill no incentives, are often frustrated, and are also absent frequently. My younger child is thriving here. So far.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2008

Midvale is a nice neighoborhood school, with the feel of 'yesteryear'. The Administration and front office are extremely friendly and proud of their school. The teachers are okay, but focus primarily on 'teaching to the test'. The diversity of the school is great, but elimination of recess and creative time are a major drawback.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2007

Tons of Parental Involvement. Teachers are willing to go the extra mile for their students. Many Special Education programs which add to the loving environment.
—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.

About these ratings

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.
English Language Arts

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
83%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 51% 38%
White 34% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 3%
Hispanic 7% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 49%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 20%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3836 Midvale Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
Phone: (678) 874-3402

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