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St. Albans City Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 670 students

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2 stars

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Posted December 4, 2012

The nick name my 7th grader came home with for his school: St. Alban's S*it*y School. The name fits. Middle school classes are huge as the whole "learning community" is in one space at one time and whoever wrote that it is chaos was right. This is hard for students who have difficulty focusing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2012

Google the superintendent's name and CASE#: 08A304732 and you will know why the school has so many problems.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2012

I am a student. This school may be ok for little kids, but it is not ok for middle schoolers. Instead of teaching science and social studies, they have 21st Century: Hours of chaos in a room with 60 students learning about Obama and Liberal politics, very little real social studies, no science. There is no way we will be prepared for High School. Thanks for posting the NECAP scores. That is one more way we have been lied to - the scores may be up a little in some areas, but overall we are clearly in worse shape than we were before they put us on (imagine a negative adjective) teams.


Posted November 28, 2012

Interesting, "parent", you say test scores are up but the most recent test scores are well below what they were before the new "award winning" principal arrived. I am glad, "parent," that your students are having a good experience. I wish mine were. NECAP Scores Grade 3 Reading 58% (2012) 57% (2011) 62% (2010) 62% (2009) The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012. Math 49% (2012) 56% (2011) 54% (2010) 60% (2009) The state average for Math was 65% in 2012. Grade 4 Reading 55% (2012) 57% (2011) 57% (2010) 65% (2009) The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012. Science 28% (2012) 31% (2011) 30% (2010) 47% (2009) The state average for Science was 52% in 2012. Math 56% (2012) 48% (2011) 56% (2010) 65% (2009) Grade 5 Reading 59% (2012) 67% (2011) 71% (2010) 55% (2009) The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012. Writing 35% (2012) 50% (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012. Math 47% (2012) 57% (2011) 62% (2010) 55% (2009) The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2012

This year the principle received Principle of the Year Award for k-8. Students have made dramatic improvements on their scoring and the community models they have put the children in leadership roles not only amongst their peers, but within the school and the municipality. My child came from another school 2 years ago and absolutely loves it here. Both 8th grade graduation and the kindergarten graduation had full houses. Band concerts are standing room only and the variety of instruments is mind boggling. There have been numerous upgrades the last few years including new heating, lighting and ventilation. The children were able to name the new fire truck the city purchased and gave presentation to the City Council on a Skate Park and how to save money by turning off certain lights. I'm very pleased with the school. My only reason for not giving this 5 stars is there should be emphasis put on growing the PTO. there seems to be bickering between Admin and some members.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2011

Another year of Saint Albans City School -- Thankfully my children will both be in High School in just a few more years. If there was any alternative, they would have been out of this school by now. Some of the teachers are excellent. Some are not. The administration rewards those who are not, and does everything possible to undermine those who are, as well as to undermine parental involvement and support of the students. Discipline issues continue to be grave.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2010

City School has many wonderful teachers, and a core group of invoplved parents. Unfortunately, this is not enough to overcome a poor administration, a school board in lala land, and a nonexistent currticulum for science and social studies in 7th and 8th grade (not to mention destroyed science lab). In 4 years all of my kids will be out of there. I wish there was an alternative..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2010

While the teacher's here are quite good, the amount of homework needs to increase to help my bright students keep busy and not be bored! I haven't been impressed with the administration, and have not seen any info regarding getting involved at the school. A weekly informational sheet should come home every week notifying parents and students about events, sports, clubs etc. Being new to the school and the area has not been an easy transition here. I agree with the great school rating of 2, and we're used to "10" schools!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2010

City school has many hurdles to face. Lack of parental involvement, difficult children (most likely due to the lack of parental involvement in their son/daughter's education), and ever changing discipline measures make this school one that is hard for the children to settle into and learn in. The teachers, however, are engaged and engaging, willing to go above and beyond and are alwasy welcoming to all community members who believe in education. Overall, the school's environment is welcoming and has great talent, it just needs to let that talent shine and support the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2009

I can tell that the teachers in this school really put their students first. I found the staff to be very professional and open with the community. The school has a warm climate.


Posted December 2, 2008

Saint Albans City School is the best K-8 that I have ever dealt with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2004

The Seventh Grade Team of Educators is the best I have ever seen. They make the learning environment fun and exciting for children of all levels. Very understanding teachers and people who actually enjoy children. A++! 7th Grade Science and Social Studies teachers are the best I have had in my 16 years of education!
—Submitted by a former 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.

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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 65% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
12%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 57% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female59%
Male41%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant49%

Reading

All Students58%
Female79%
Male41%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
Female63%
Male51%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
Students without disabilities66%
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students55%
Female66%
Male48%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant55%

Science

All Students28%
Female34%
Male23%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English28%
Non-migrant28%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students47%
Female54%
Male40%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female73%
Male43%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Writing

All Students35%
Female47%
Male22%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)34%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant35%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female58%
Male68%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female76%
Male51%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)22%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students76%
Female86%
Male68%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)38%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female57%
Male49%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Reading

All Students80%
Female87%
Male75%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students15%
Female4%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities19%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English15%
Non-migrant15%

Writing

All Students59%
Female69%
Male52%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 94%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Black 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 1%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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29 Bellows St
St. Albans, VT 05478
Phone: (802) 527-0565

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