About This School
Public School | Grades 7-12 | Monroe County
J F Shields High School is located in Beatrice, AL and is one of 11 schools in Monroe County School District. It is a public school that serves 159 students in grades 7-12.
J F Shields High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See J F Shields High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, J F Shields High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about J F Shields High School's students and teachers. more
J F Shields High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See J F Shields High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, J F Shields High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about J F Shields High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
17688 Hwy 21 North, Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Monroeville Junior High School 10.3 miles |  |
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| C P Carmichael Alternative School 12.4 miles | n/a | |
| Monroe County High School 12.9 miles | |
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| Monroe County Career/Technical Center 12.9 miles | n/a | |
| Monroe Academy 13.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 159
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, J F Shields High School had 94% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
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Monroe County District Spending
$8,856Per Pupil
The Monroe County spends $8,856 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Monroe County District
10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, J F Shields High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ARMT
What is it?
The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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