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Alton Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1351 students

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Posted September 28, 2007

My grandson started Alton Middle School in 2005-2006 school year. He was not motivated to even open a book and he did not attempt to study. His grades were below average all year. I worked very closely with the teachers, the social worker and the assistant 6th grade principle. They were great about calling and keeping me up to date on my grandson's progress, they worked hard to keep him in school and worked with him constantly to learn new coping behaviors and strategies for dealing with learning issues. It was a rough year for everyone involved but it worked. This year his first progress report was all A's and one B+. And he does homework every night without being told. I praise the Staff at Alton Middle School Eagle's Nest for the help and support we received last year. I think they are on the right track.
—Submitted by Jo, a parent


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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 85% in 2012.

1365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

1365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

1365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

1365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

463 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

1365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

1365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female77%
Male72%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial84%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income67%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)45%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female79%
Male61%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial74%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income60%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)24%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female69%
Male62%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial73%
White70%
Low income57%
Non-low income77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female64%
Male57%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial61%
White68%
Low income50%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial71%
White68%
Low income53%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female75%
Male65%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income61%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female76%
Male58%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial61%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income57%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)19%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 53%
Black 36% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Hispanic 1% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
Phone: (618) 474-2200

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