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Parkview Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 779 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted April 28, 2010

I have my second child there and I love the teachers and how they go the extra mile for all the kids. It is well run and organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

The 6 grade gold teachers are truly invested in the students. My son has really matured this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Parkview is a great school because they have a program where the boys and girls are separated to help the kids focus on whats important and they use emamil to reach out to the parents and let them know whats going on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

i am currently putting a second child thru Parkview. The faculty and staff love kids and will help in any way they can to ensure the child's success in school and in life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

6th Grade Gold Teachers do a wonderful Job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

My youngest child is now attending. Both have enjoyed the school, and the teachers are very involved with children's successes in academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

This is our 4th child we have sent to Parkview and it is a wonderful school. The building needs updated a bit but still a great place.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

The staff go the extra mile and care about our kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

6 Gold Teachers are awesome! They go the extra mile to connect with the students and make learning fun.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2006

I've taken time to visit/observe my son & his teachers in the classrooms, and students in the halls. From what I saw. I'm certain the education quality can & must be raised. The tolerance level for staff must be lowered. Re-examine the curriculum, very ineffective we must return to the core for 6th & 7th graders, english, math, social studies, science, an art, language and IT added by 8th grade. This sets an unwavering foundation for future subjects. These are the main courses government tested, give it all you've got, challenge our kids they deserve it.
—Submitted by Vanessa, a parent


Posted September 20, 2006

Overall, I would have to say I have had very positive experiences with both of my kids who have attended Parkview. However, I do have to question some people's judgement when the HomeEc Dept. sent home the real-life babies during ISTEP week. ISTEP week was not a good choice for a time to assign this project when they had been stressing that the kids get plenty of rest so they could do their best, now, was it?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2006

Okay, you go in the front door and can walk right past the office without anyone questioning you. Half the time you have to announce yourself to the office staff because they are too busy talking about what they're going to eat for lunch. The kids are allowed to sign themselves in and out. They are not monitored thoroughly enough in my opinion. Teachers allow way too much to go on without consequencing the students. The students are calling people during class without permission and the teachers do not do anything about it. Overall, I have not been impressed with Parkview. They have some major kinks that need to be worked out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2006

Both of my sons have attended Parkview. The administration is great, very knowledgable and genuinely concerned about the kids. The music department is top notch...Congratulations Mr. Akers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2005

My daughter is in her third year at this school and loves it. She has just about hated all other schools her entire life but loves this one. Over the summer she says that she cant wait to go back! Her grades have improved also.
—Submitted by Ikecia, a parent


Posted June 4, 2005

I am a student at Parkview middle school and next year will be my third year there. While i have attended Parkview, I have had no problems with the school and/or the teachers or other students enrolled there. I dont think most people that look at Parkview think it is a good school because they have heard it is a rough school but if you went to school there or has a child that goes to school there you would see that it really isn't.
—Submitted by Ashley Spence, a former student


Posted October 18, 2004

I think that Parkview Middle isn't very good. The teachers do not care about us, and they are mean. Parkview isn't a good school. When I'm a father, my kid aint goin here.
—Submitted by Nicheel Morris, a student


Posted August 23, 2004

My son will be going to Parkview. The help I got from the office staff about information about the school was great to me and my son they really answered are questions. It seems like they do care about the education of the children.
—Submitted by Kristina Hooker, a parent


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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 78% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
52%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
54%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

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5 / 10
Climate rating
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Overall academic rating

5

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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Below average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 66% 73%
Black 19% 12%
Multiracial 11% 4%
Hispanic 3% 8%
American Indian 1% 0%
Asian 1% 2%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A47%
Special education 15%N/A15%
English learners 1%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1600 Brigman Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Phone: (812) 288-4844

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