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District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT
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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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Current student
June 18, 2021
I love Handley and it’s taught me so many things. The teachers and staff truly love each and every student like their own! I highly recommend this school because it’s not too yet not too small. There... More
Review for Handley Middle School
School leader
December 13, 2019
Great. Teachers are wonderful, caring, and flexible. The entire school has created a family like experience.
Review for Handley High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 31, 2016
The School Rating Says it all the school Sucks I went there for 2 months and only had one teacher that cared.One Teacher likes to cry in front of her students.I would not have my child go to Handley... More
Review for Handley Middle School