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Clarke County School District

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Box 936
Grove Hill, AL 36451
Clarke County
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PH: (251) 275-3255
FAX: (251) 275-8061

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3406 students
  • 8 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 76% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 37% (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 Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students20%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students15%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students21%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students21%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female86%
Male72%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students11%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students22%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female91%
Male73%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students20%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female70%
Male58%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students10%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female85%
Male63%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students13%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female64%
Male40%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Poverty43%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students9%
General education students56%
Non-limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty55%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students13%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male50%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Poverty41%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students13%
General education students55%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
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.

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 67% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 49% (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 Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students6%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Female55%
Male44%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty37%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students9%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
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
 71% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 64% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 63% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 95% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

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

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

Language
 94% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (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 Students71%
Female81%
Male62%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students14%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students64%
Female61%
Male66%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students10%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students10%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

LanguageThis District
All Students63%
Female74%
Male52%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students5%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male76%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students20%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students64%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students50%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students71%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

LanguageThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students64%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students50%
General education students99%
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 teacher1413

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic67%36%
White, not Hispanic32%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 program68%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,291$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%59%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures24%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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