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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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ARMT Results
ARMT Results By Subgroup
ASA Results
ASA Results By Subgroup
AHSGE Results
AHSGE Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Drawer 2568
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
Tuscaloosa County
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PH: (205) 758-0411
FAX: (205) 758-2990

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Grades PK-12
15,978 students
32 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

84% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

77% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

82% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

74% (2007)

78% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

81% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

70% (2007)

69% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

81% (2008)

78% (2007)

76% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

57% (2007)

59% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

70% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

69% (2007)

66% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

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.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

ARMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Unreported ethnicity	86%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	57%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	72%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Unreported ethnicity	86%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	51%
General education students	75%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Unreported ethnicity	100%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	51%
General education students	92%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	75%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Unreported ethnicity	89%
Poverty	64%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	39%
General education students	80%
Limited English proficient	57%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Unreported ethnicity	92%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	50%
General education students	92%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Unreported ethnicity	75%
Poverty	64%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	34%
General education students	81%
Limited English proficient	41%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	77%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	43%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	61%
Black	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	70%
Poverty	53%
Non-poverty	74%
Special education students	20%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	31%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
Black	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	61%
Poverty	40%
Non-poverty	67%
Special education students	11%
General education students	61%
Non-limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	71%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	21%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	55%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	21%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

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 different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science

72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science

64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
The ASA 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.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

ASA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	71%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Unreported ethnicity	82%
Poverty	58%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	34%
General education students	78%
Limited English proficient	15%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	70%
Poverty	51%
Non-poverty	75%
Special education students	20%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading

83% (2008)

84% (2007)

88% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies

75% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science

83% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

86% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading

96% (2008)

92% (2007)

96% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies

94% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science

96% (2008)

90% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language

96% (2008)

91% (2007)

96% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math

98% (2008)

91% (2007)

96% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

AHSGE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	78%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	22%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	77%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	30%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	36%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Language	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	24%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	35%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	73%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	80%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	85%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Language	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	78%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	97%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	99%
Special education students	75%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	72%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	25%	36%
Hispanic	2%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	41%	51%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,733	$8,395

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	59%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >