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Albert Hill Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 504 students

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Posted February 14, 2013

My daughter wasted two years at this travesty of a school. The. Teachers lack basic grammar and communication skills and the administration has no control over the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2011

Albert H. Hill Middle School is not a terrible school, but not too great either. I think that there are way too many tests taking place at this school. It seems to be more test oriented than learning oriented;but its not their fault. I think thats a kind of mandatory system. The school also seems to be somewhat disorganized. For a couple of days, my sister had been attending the wrong classes. Why hadnt the school faculty picked up on that earlier?


Posted December 18, 2009

I am currently in the 8th grade at ahh!!! i love this school ive made great friends.Great teachers great kids great principal great school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 1, 2009

This school is fantastic...if your child is in the honors or advanced courses. The special ed philosophy is an inclusion model and can only be facilitated in the core classes, where a majority of the bussed students end up. There is an enormous disparity between the two groups, which fosters resentment of certain students by academic core students. My child has special education needs but is also gifted so he got thrown in academic core in order to receive services. He's absolutely miserable there and is constantly harassed. Coming from Mary Munford, I expected a lot. One of his teachers is exceptional, several are good, one is appalling. The administration is very nice, but we won't be returning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2009

I have a son in 6th grade at AHH. He loves it and it has been a good environment for him. The administration is awesome. Mr. Kight is very responsive and involved and does not tolerate poor behavior. The school building is beautiful and well taken care of in all of it's splendor. There is a core group of involved parents. The teachers are excellent as well. I would like to see more parents involved. I would certainly recommend this school highly to any parent considering middle schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2009

I really like this school.I went here from 6th to 8th grade and I met so many new people and had so many oppurtunities!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 31, 2008

I went here and I can say to all of you that sending your child here will have a GREAT IMPACT on their life like it has mine....and i'm a sophmore now!! Pluse Mr. Kight is GREAT! MY FAVORITE PERSON IN THE WORLD!! He is more than a Principale his is a friend to me and to many others who he has had a great influence on. I have sored to higher heights because of him and i will continue to do so as I grown and learn.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 23, 2008

I have a 7th grader at Albert Hill, and over all we have been very pleased. They are lucky to have a fantastic principal in Mr. Kite, and most of the staff and teachers are wonderful. Our only complaint last year was the lack of much art, but they have really ramped that up this year. The administration really seems committed to making this a top notch school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2008

We were concerned about the arts and humantities program also. However, this year the school has hired an outstanding art and band teacher, added a drama teacher, and expanded the orchestra and harp program. Our students will also have the opportunity to participate in the art program at the Visual Arts Center after school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 31, 2008

My child is so happy! Teachers are the best and the atmospere is warm and welcoming. Instruction is top notch. We have sent two children there and we are sending our third! We are so glad we were accepted this year. This should be the model for all public schools!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2008

Worksheets,worksheets,worksheets. that's basically it. Teachers teach the students the big test.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2006

Small school size, caring staff and wonderful principal who takes time with parents and children.
—Submitted by a parent


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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students89%
Male students92%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female students48%
Male students37%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English42%
Not migrant43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students94%
Male students85%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students45%
Female students44%
Male students46%
Black students36%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English45%
Not migrant45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students87%
Female students85%
Male students90%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students92%
Male students97%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students61%
Female students64%
Male students59%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students99%
Black students98%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students85%
Female students88%
Male students78%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 73% 26%
White 24% 57%
Hispanic 2% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 25N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: (804) 780-6107

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