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West Alexander Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 597 students

 
 
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3 stars

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Posted March 29, 2011

West Alexander has been a disappoinment to our family since my son first started attending. This is his 3rd year at the school. When his mother and I made it manditory for him to attend open houses at the beginning of the year and at report card time to show his teachers that our family care we were surprised to see that only 1 of 4 core teachers bothered to attend these events themselves. My son receives almost no homework and I don't feel that this school has done anything to prepare him for high school or college. Don't take my word, research the % of students in this county that graduate college compared to other area school systems. Another area of major concern is the lack of seperation of church and state, this seems to be a very backwards county and school system who repeatedly allow their religious believes to be forced upon the students. With less than 2 months of school before high school begins my son just brought home a flyer from the school asking for permission for him to miss 3 school days in order to attend christian crusade at the local baptist church. Do your research people, stay away from this county and stay away from West Alexander Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2011

My child had a good experience here until the 8th grade. In the 8th the kids are broken into teams. There was the good team and the bad team. Unfortunately, there was really poor teacher. When the parents complained, we were told that they had never had complaints. That there was no history. At the end of the year about half of the kids failed end of grade testing. Another school employee also told me that these problems had been going on for years. I do not blame the teacher. I blame the school administration who did not protect the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2009

Great School, I am in the 7th grade and have a blast with all of the teachers lie Mr.Dula and Mrs.morris
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2009

This is a great school. I feel that this is a great place for me to learn in a safe enviorment. I realy feel out of all the schools i have been to this one shows a great deal of hospatality. thanks so much
—Submitted by a student


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.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%
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 85% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
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 Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
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 Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English84%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency<5%
Proficient in English71%
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 Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
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

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
White 93% 53%
Asian 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 13%
Black 1% 26%
Two or more races 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Chad Maynor
Associations
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Fax number
  • (828) 495-3527
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85 Bulldog Ln
Taylorsville, NC 28681
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