West Limestone High School
West Limestone High School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-12 | Limestone County
West Limestone High School is located in Lester, AL and is one of 13 schools in Limestone County School District. It is a public school that serves 973 students in grades K-12.
West Limestone High School did not make 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 West Limestone High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Limestone High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Limestone High School's students and teachers. more
West Limestone High School did not make 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 West Limestone High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Limestone High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Limestone High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Owens Elementary School 6.7 miles |  |
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| Minor Hill School 7 miles | n/a | |
| Anderson Junior High School 8.3 miles |  |
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| Elkmont High School 8.8 miles | |
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| Blue Springs Elementary School 9.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 973
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Limestone High School had 40% 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)
White
91%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Limestone County District Spending
$8,426Per Pupil
The Limestone County spends $8,426 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 30% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Limestone County District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Limestone High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Limestone County School DistrictTest Scores
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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TestRating
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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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