About This School
Sipsey Junior High School is located in Sipsey, AL and is one of 23 schools in Walker County School District. It is a public school that serves 287 students in grades K-8.
Sipsey Junior 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 Sipsey Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Sipsey Junior High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sipsey Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Sipsey Junior 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 Sipsey Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Sipsey Junior High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sipsey Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Walker County District Spending
$9,534Per Pupil
The Walker County spends $9,534 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 34% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Walker County District
Education.com TestRating
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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary Middle School 4.6 miles |  |
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| Reclamation Ranch Academy 4.7 miles | n/a | |
| Sumiton Christian School 5.4 miles | n/a | |
| Valley Junior High School 5.5 miles | |
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| Walker County Alternative School 6.4 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: AL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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Test 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.
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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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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 287
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Sipsey Junior High School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% 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 (2010)
White
86%
Black
13%
Hispanic
1%
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Sipsey Junior High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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