J U Blacksher School
J U Blacksher School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-12 | Monroe County
J U Blacksher School is located in Uriah, AL and is one of 11 schools in Monroe County School District. It is a public school that serves 723 students in grades PK-12.
J U Blacksher 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 U Blacksher School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, J U Blacksher School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about J U Blacksher School's students and teachers. more
J U Blacksher 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 U Blacksher School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, J U Blacksher School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about J U Blacksher School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Intermediate School 9 miles |  |
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| Huxford Elementary School 12.3 miles |  |
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| Excel High School 18.1 miles |  |
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| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School 18.3 miles | n/a | |
| Monroe Academy 19.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 723
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, J U Blacksher School had 51% 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
83%
Black
13%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
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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
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, J U Blacksher 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 Monroe 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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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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