We were very nervous about the public schools here in Montgomery mostly by word of mouth...we had come from a top rated public school system and had a lot of anxiety from other parents but we found Blount and have really loved it. It is a great school that keeps improving and that is what is important...we
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
I've had 4 children attend Blount. 2 are now in middle school. 2 will be attending Blount again this year. Mrs. Green the principal is very involved, always available, very fair and is a true leader. My experience with the younger teachers are that they are energetic, fresh and creative in their teaching.
... Read more Looking forward to less students this year! I'll be pushing the PTA to spend all the money they raise. Or I'm not donating another dime! I would like to see a music room for the wonderful Mr. Reese and also a gym!! No more TRAILERS! I pray my 4th and 1st grader are NOT in trailers! I'll be highly disappointed. Overall this is the best of the best in Elementary for MPS. Thanks to the parents and faculty. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/09
Blount Elementary School is a wonderful school with an excellent faculty. The principal has great leadership abilities. She is very personable and has a genuine love for the students. She can often be seen greeting over 900+ parents and students by name. She also takes the time to meet with parents
... Read more when problems arise. Sending my child to Blount was the best choice I've made since moving to Montgomery. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
The reputation of this school supercedes itself. Nothing much has really changed except the principal. There is still much improvement to be made. You still have the same people doing the same things and the environment is not welcoming. The pta meetings are a waste of time and the office staff are
... Read more not professional. Students are not participating in extracurricula activities. Just because, the pta can raise x amount of dollars does not mean that this school is successful, somethings just come with the territory. All students/parents are not treated the same. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/09
I have had three children attend Blount Elementary and have had three different experiences. The things I love most are the welcoming environment, volunteer opportunities, and the diverse group of students. I can speak from experience that we get a private school education at a public school price.
... Read more The Fall 2009 school year is expected to have an enrollment of half of what we have now. I am optimistic that next year will exceed our expectations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
Mrs. Amanda Solvason, our daughter's second grade teacher, is great! She is very professional, loves the children and they love her back, and we are delighted with our daughter's progress in every academic area. Mrs, Solvason is very responsive to us as parents. Our daughter enjoys going to school
... Read more and being in her class. She is an outstanding teacher! Furthermore, we are very happy with Blount Elementary School and the entire staff just wish there were more extra curricular activities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
This is a great school with a superb staff. Overcrowding will be a thing of the past as of 09, and I'm willing to wait it out. A great job is being done to get through this tough period - not only are the students kept under control but the teaching level is superb. Love the principle and office staff
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/08
I grew up in this city and I find that Blount Elementary School is the best puclic school outside of a magnet program. The encouragement of the teachers and staff, as a whole, in building strongs reading skills is phenominal. My son tested at a 4th grade reading level while in the 2nd grade. The PTA
... Read more is outstanding in their work. They are terrific at parent, family, and community involvment. They are always determined and successful at reaching their goals for the betterment of the school and are wonderful at getting the children excited about it. The teachers and administrations are excellent at being so personable with each student. This truly a fantastic school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
My child has attended Blount for 2 years. I am pleased with the staff in general. Southern culture runs thick in the halls though. Overall though, I am pleased with the academic aspects of the school, would like art, choir and extracurricular options though.
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Posted by a parent on 01/24/08
My children (K and 1st) started the school year at Blount. However, after a month at the school we chose to remove our children and place them in a private school. My children's teachers were very good, however, the overall policies of the school caused us some concern. Specifically, there is an overemphasis
... Read more on testing at the expense of providing a well rounded education. The school has no gymnasium and the playground is way too small for the 850+ children that attend the school. My personal interaction with the principal found him to be overly defensive if any questions were raised concerning school policy. Read less
School Profile for Wynton Blount Elementary School
Test scores
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ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Wynton Blount Elementary School
Montgomery County School District
Alabama
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
870
Students per teacher:
35
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Montgomery schools — Wynton Blount Elementary School is located at 1650 Ray Thorington Rd, Montgomery AL 36117. 1650 Ray Thorington Rd is in the 36117 ZIP code in Montgomery, AL The school district for Wynton Blount Elementary School is the Montgomery County School District. Wynton Blount Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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