Etowah County School District
- 3200 WEST MEIGHAN BLVD
- GADSDEN, AL 35904
- (256) 549-7578
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.1% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,903 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.4 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,199 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 596 | - |
District Test Scores
AHSGE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.8% | 93.3% | |
| 2009 | 90.6% | 87.6% | |
| 2008 | 72.8% | 72.6% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.6% | 78.5% | |
| 2009 | 80.2% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 74.7% | 77.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.4% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 84.2% | 85.6% | |
| 2008 | 82.7% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 81.8% | |
| 2009 | 81.3% | 81.6% | |
| 2008 | 80.7% | 81.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.8% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 81.7% | 78.9% | |
| 2008 | 76.3% | 72.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.3% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 85.8% | 81.2% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.7% | 94.0% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 91.1% | |
| 2009 | 90.1% | 92.8% | |
| 2008 | 91.1% | 94.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.8% | 94.7% | |
| 2009 | 90.1% | 95.4% | |
| 2008 | 93.3% | 95.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 93.6% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 94.2% | |
| 2008 | 94.2% | 95.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 90.5% | |
| 2009 | 88.1% | 91.6% | |
| 2008 | 90.4% | 93.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 93.4% | 93.6% | |
| 2008 | 94.9% | 95.2% | |
ARMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.2% | 80.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.7% | 79.4% | |
| 2008 | 87.3% | 77.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.4% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 90.5% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 91.4% | 85.4% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 81.3% | |
| 2009 | 86.5% | 79.1% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 78.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.8% | 86.7% | |
| 2009 | 91.8% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 91.8% | 86.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 86.1% | 78.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.1% | 85.6% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 84.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.7% | 84.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.9% | 76.9% | |
| 2009 | 80.7% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 75.3% | 71.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.2% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 89.3% | 86.2% | |
| 2008 | 89.7% | 86.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.9% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 67.1% | 65.8% | |
| 2008 | 64.5% | 61.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.1% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.2% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 85.4% | 79.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.4% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 76.1% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 66.1% | 68.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.6% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 77.8% | 73.9% | |
Source: AL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,199 | 15.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 739 |
| 1st Grade Students | 716 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 732 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 722 |
| 4th Grade Students | 763 |
| 5th Grade Students | 761 |
| 6th Grade Students | 785 |
| 7th Grade Students | 668 |
| 8th Grade Students | 728 |
| 9th Grade Students | 699 |
| 10th Grade Students | 671 |
| 11th Grade Students | 660 |
| 12th Grade Students | 607 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 75 |
| Hispanic | 212 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 344 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,594 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,720 |
| Female | 4,529 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 596 | 15.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 71 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 284 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 238 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 7 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 60 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | 11 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 20 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 443 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| School Administrators | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| Student Support Services | 37 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 330 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $81,492,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,077,000 | 19.7% |
| Property Tax | $6,609,000 | 8.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $23,000 | 0.03% |
| Other School Systems | $98,000 | 0.1% |
| Cities and Counties | $2,809,000 | 3.4% |
| School Lunch | $1,672,000 | 2.1% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,225,000 | 1.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $594,000 | 0.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $263,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $129,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $257,000 | 0.3% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Private Contributions | $558,000 | 0.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,827,000 | 2.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $58,777,000 | 72.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $48,573,000 | 59.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $56,000 | 0.07% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,091,000 | 1.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $38,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,972,000 | 2.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,295,000 | 5.3% |
| Other Programs | $2,752,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,638,000 | 8.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,641,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,136,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $375,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $345,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $174,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $22,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,890,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $44,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $72,904,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $43,869,000 | 60.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,274,000 | 33.3% |
| Student Support | $4,157,000 | 5.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,516,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,582,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $4,661,000 | 5.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,968,000 | 6.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,858,000 | 4.7% |
| Other Support Services | $1,532,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,761,000 | 6.5% |
| Food Services | $4,761,000 | 5.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 507 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 17 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 40 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Etowah County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 23
- Students: 9,199
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 596
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| CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
105 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL Public | 9-12 | 32 | 13.8 |  Review This School |
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| CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8025 Us Hwy 431
Boaz, AL Public | KG-6 | 458 | 17.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DUCK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10180 Duck Springs Rd
Attalla, AL Public | KG-6 | 268 | 13.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ETOWAH COUNTY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
600 Valley St
Gadsden, AL Public | 9-12 | 200 | 66.7 | Review This School |
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| ETOWAH COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
106 Burke Aves.e.
Attalla, AL Public | 4-12 | - | - |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ETOWAH COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
209a Grand Ave West
Rainbow City, AL Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| GASTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4550 Us Hwy 411
Gadsden, AL Public | KG-12 | 575 | 13.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GLENCOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
207 North College St
Glencoe, AL Public | PK-4 | 368 | 14.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GLENCOE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Glencoe, AL Public | 9-12 | 341 | 15.6 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GLENCOE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
809 Lonesome Bend Rd
Glencoe, AL Public | 5-8 | 322 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL Public | KG-8 | 258 | 10.8 | Review This School |
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| HOKES BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5375 Main St
Hokes Bluff, AL Public | KG-5 | 677 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HOKES BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1865 Appalachia Rd
Hokes Bluff, AL Public | 9-12 | 407 | 17.5 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HOKES BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5425 Main St
Hokes Bluff, AL Public | 6-8 | 350 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| IVALEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
840 Gallant Rd
Attalla, AL Public | KG-6 | 271 | 12.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN S JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL Public | KG-5 | 721 | 13.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RAINBOW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
454 Lumbley Rd
Rainbow City, AL Public | 6-8 | 680 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| SARDIS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1420 Church St
Sardis City, AL Public | 7-12 | 661 | 18.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2551 Hwy 77
Southside, AL Public | KG-5 | 655 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2150 Hwy 77
Southside, AL Public | 9-12 | 780 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| WEST END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6795 Hwy 132
Altoona, AL Public | KG-6 | 458 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST END HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL Public | 7-12 | 437 | 15.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WHITESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5080 Leeth Gap Rd
Boaz, AL Public | KG-6 | 332 | 15.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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