South Lamar School
South Lamar School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-12 | Lamar County
South Lamar School is located in Millport, AL and is one of 5 schools in Lamar County School District. It is a public school that serves 526 students in grades K-12.
South Lamar 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 South Lamar School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, South Lamar School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Lamar School's students and teachers. more
South Lamar 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 South Lamar School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, South Lamar School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Lamar School's students and teachers. more
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens County High School 10.4 miles |  |
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| Lamar County High-Intermediate School 13.1 miles |  |
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| Lamar County School of Technical 13.1 miles | n/a | |
| Reform Elementary School 13.1 miles | |
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| Vernon Elementary School 13.5 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 526
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, South Lamar School had 48% 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
82%
Black
17%
Two or More Races
1%
Lamar County District Spending
$8,294Per Pupil
The Lamar County spends $8,294 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 34% on support services, 9% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lamar County District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, South Lamar School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Lamar 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
7 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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