Tell me about Archer Elementary and (Greensboro, Murphy: magnet school, live, sushi)

[ibeg4sushi]

Alderman Elementary! Anyone here have personal experience with either school?? It's so hard to find a clear picture on them through the internet otherwise! thanks to everyone!

~ Angela

[Niki]

I usually use the NC school report card site to get information on schools, but it's having problems at the moment. At GreatSchools.net, Archer got a 4 out of 10 ranking.


You can check test scores (scroll down) here:
Archer Elementary School - Greensboro, North Carolina - NC - School overview


Alderman got a 6.

Edwin A Alderman El - Greensboro, North Carolina - NC - School overview

[ibeg4sushi]

It's a good site. What do they base their rating scale on, do you know? Thanks for the reply!!

[Niki]

The ratings are based on test results and how they compare to other schools in the state.

The school report cards' site shows test results (EOGs, etc.) and also how many acts of violence occured. Too bad the site isn't working at the moment.

[Caodhan]

Archer Elementary is right down the street from where I grew up! (I'm only 20, so it's been not too long ago) I didn't go to Archer, but knew kids that did. It didn't seem to have a bad reputation, it is a fairly average school, not exceptional, but definitely not a bad one either.

I would recommend trying to get into Murphey Academy, though. It is a magnet school and not too far from Archer (I actually went to Murphey for elementary) I didn't have to wear uniforms, but now the kids do. So if you have issues with that, I guess look otherwise.

[keke23]

yea Murphy is a good school i think that school is a great choice

[keke23]

SO can anyone tell me about mendenhall middle between jackson middle, because i have problems with jackson. just because of thier rules of unifoms, jackson cant even wear colored coats to keep the children warm it only has to be white and some families problem can't provide them with coats that's excually white. and they can't wear long sleeves under thier short sleeves shrit thats just why
am thinking bout getting her out of jackson middleto mendenhall cause i do wont my baby catching namonya or get sick each week.

[ibeg4sushi]

Originally Posted by Caodhan

Archer Elementary is right down the street from where I grew up! (I'm only 20, so it's been not too long ago) I didn't go to Archer, but knew kids that did. It didn't seem to have a bad reputation, it is a fairly average school, not exceptional, but definitely not a bad one either.

I would recommend trying to get into Murphey Academy, though. It is a magnet school and not too far from Archer (I actually went to Murphey for elementary) I didn't have to wear uniforms, but now the kids do. So if you have issues with that, I guess look otherwise.

Thanks, C! Where is Murphey located? I am guessing...it's a private school? Thanks for your help!

[ibeg4sushi]

Thanks to everyone so far! Any input on Alderman Elementary at all?? *hopeful*

[Caodhan]

No problem, sushi. :-)

Murphey is actually a public magnet school. If the process is still the same as 15 years ago, you have to enter into a lottery. Murphey and Peeler Open School both have good programs.

Murphey is located on Ontario Street between Vanstory and Coliseum Blvd.

I can give you more detailed directions from the main street you live off of (for example, if you lived off of Lawndale, from there)

I don't know much about Alderman other than where it is located. It is probably a decent school, not fantastic, but not bad either.