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Chambers County

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Box 408d
Lafayette, AL 36862
Chambers County
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PH: (334) 864-9343
FAX: (334) 864-0119

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4329 students
  • 11 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 46% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male71%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students41%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty55%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students35%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant67%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students27%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female58%
Male61%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students30%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant60%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students30%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students34%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students27%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female61%
Male47%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Poverty45%
Non-poverty75%
Special education students23%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant54%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students18%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female43%
Male33%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White47%
Poverty30%
Non-poverty55%
Special education students6%
General education students41%
Non-limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant38%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female73%
Male64%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students18%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female37%
Male40%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White48%
Poverty33%
Non-poverty49%
Special education students7%
General education students41%
Non-limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant38%
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

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 58% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 47% (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

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 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
ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students19%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female46%
Male49%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Poverty39%
Non-poverty65%
Special education students7%
General education students51%
Non-limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant47%
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

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 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 64% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 49% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 65% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 94% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female74%
Male50%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty73%
Special education students4%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant64%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students49%
Female51%
Male48%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Poverty41%
Non-poverty62%
Special education students19%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female66%
Male69%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students30%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

LanguageThis District
All Students65%
Female76%
Male52%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students11%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students15%
General education students76%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students0%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male94%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students50%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students0%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

LanguageThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students0%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students0%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1313

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic51%36%
White, not Hispanic48%59%
Hispanic<1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program65%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,652$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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