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Pickens County School District

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

P.O. Box 32
Carrollton, AL 35447
Pickens County
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PH: (205) 367-2080
FAX: (205) 367-8404

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Grades PK-12
3242 students
10 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

68% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

86% (2007)

77% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

74% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

82% (2007)

87% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

63% (2007)

64% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

52% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2007)

58% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

61% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	25%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	67%
Male	75%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	16%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	78%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	50%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	74%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	22%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	50%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	77%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	25%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	76%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	29%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	74%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	43%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	57%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	54%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	19%
General education students	67%
Non-limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	49%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	70%
Poverty	43%
Non-poverty	78%
Special education students	10%
General education students	58%
Non-limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	72%
Male	50%
Black	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	54%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	5%
General education students	67%
Non-limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	69%
Male	57%
Black	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	52%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	5%
General education students	68%
Non-limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading

71% (2007)

79% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

75% (2007)

83% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

75% (2007)

76% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

75% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

88% (2007)

95% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

88% (2007)

97% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

88% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

97% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	71%
Female	75%
Male	67%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	13%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	64%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	65%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	69%
Special education students	21%
General education students	72%
Non-limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	17%
General education students	81%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Language	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	13%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	25%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	84%
Male	91%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	41%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	84%
Male	92%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	45%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	84%
Male	93%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	41%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Language	This District
All Students	88%
Female	85%
Male	90%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	41%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	87%
Male	92%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	38%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	63%	36%
White, not Hispanic	36%	59%
Hispanic	<1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	69%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,898	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	8%	9%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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