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Allen Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 686 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 11, 2013

THIS IS DR.LEE'S SCIENCE CLASS HERE TO TELL YOU , THAT WE ARE THE BEST SCHOOL OUT HERE AND WE DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE HAS TO SAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SCIENTIST IN THE HOUSEEEEE!!! #TURNTUP!


Posted October 10, 2011

It would be nice if this school would include parents/guardians suggestions on issues conerning our children. You should still be able to have a say in your child's education even though they are in public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

My son is a sixth grade student at this middle school and I am currently seeking academic placement for 2010-2011 in another school. In my opinion parent-teacher communication is very poor and parent-school administration communication and caring is even worse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2006

Allen Middle School has changed alot over the past several years and I blame it on the administration as well as some of the teachers. The is no consistency as far as rules and discipline. The Teachers aren't accountable for there actions or lack thereof. I am moving from my home in order to get in another school district. Allen has not always been this way. I have another son that went there 4 years ago and I didn't have any of the problems that I am having now. It all goes back to the current administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2005

I have been very involved with the Allen Middle School community this year. I believe that Allen is on the path to becoming a very good school, but it is still in the making. I believe that teachers are dedicated to the learning of the children in general, but I think administration needs to work harder to keep consistency in discipline and procedures. Until discipline is consistently addressed at this school, ample learning cannot take place. Also, parents of students in this school need to get more involved with the progress of their children. If administration had better parental SUPPORT and guidance, they would be able to have better results with the students. It really takes a COMMUNITY to make a school prosperous!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2005

We are going to try to move out of this school district before my son starts 8th grade. He is one of the very white kids. We have never been racist but he has had one racial problem after another in this school and teachers and principals don't seem to care. He has been beat up so many times and when he tries to tell what happened the other kids all side with each other and he is the one that gets in trouble for trying to protect and defend himself. Our house used to be in Ragsdale district then they changed that all around. Wish they would have left it alone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2005

I was a teacher at this school. Until administration follows school discipline guidelines, it will not improve. Until parents monitor their kids and support the teachers, it will not improve.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 1, 2004

This is a wonderful school for my child to attend. The teachers are great. I have learned a wonderful amount this year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 20, 2004

Allen Middle School is a wonderful school to me. The teachers are great and friendly. I love Allen!
—Submitted by Ava Watlington, a student


Posted June 16, 2003

I have a child at this school, not by choice, and I will try to change schools for the 2003-2004 school year and would not recommend this school to anyone!


Posted May 7, 2003

I would not recommend this school to anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black71%
Asian67%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency43%
Proficient in English73%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students63%
Female64%
Male63%
Black65%
Asian56%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency22%
Proficient in English70%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students68%
Female76%
Male60%
Black66%
Asian78%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English70%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students46%
Female52%
Male40%
Black40%
Asian50%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial55%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled students53%
Limited English proficiency27%
Proficient in English49%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 70% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 2%
Hispanic 13% 11%
White 4% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Curtis Adair
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (336) 294-7315
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1108 Glendale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
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Phone: (336) 294-7325

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