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Sumter County School District

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

P.O. Box 10
Livingston, AL 35470
Sumter County
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PH: (205) 652-9605
FAX: (205) 652-9641

Grades PK-12
2570 students
7 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

77% (2007)

77% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

72% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2007)

75% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

73% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

67% (2007)

63% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

50% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

80% (2007)

76% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

66% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2007)

65% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

41% (2007)

45% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

57% (2007)

57% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

49% (2006)

46% (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	77%
Female	85%
Male	70%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	77%
Special education students	29%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	72%
Male	66%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	68%
Special education students	24%
General education students	74%
Non-limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	79%
Male	61%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	70%
Special education students	35%
General education students	74%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	67%
Male	47%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	57%
Special education students	41%
General education students	59%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	63%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	67%
Special education students	27%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	59%
Male	40%
Black	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	49%
Special education students	13%
General education students	52%
Non-limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	50%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	90%
Male	71%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	80%
Special education students	48%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	61%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	66%
Special education students	24%
General education students	73%
Non-limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	63%
Male	59%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	60%
Special education students	15%
General education students	66%
Non-limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	41%
Black	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	41%
Special education students	4%
General education students	46%
Non-limited English proficient	41%
Non-migrant	41%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	56%
Male	57%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	56%
Special education students	19%
General education students	65%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	48%
Male	54%
Black	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	51%
Special education students	17%
General education students	58%
Non-limited English proficient	51%
Non-migrant	51%

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

65% (2007)

74% (2006)

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

Social Studies

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

72% (2007)

82% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

71% (2007)

77% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

65% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

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

Social Studies

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

89% (2007)

95% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

94% (2006)

95% (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	65%
Female	67%
Male	64%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	65%
Special education students	39%
General education students	72%
Non-limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	67%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	65%
Special education students	45%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	74%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	72%
Special education students	27%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Language	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	71%
Special education students	39%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	76%
Special education students	42%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	89%
Special education students	42%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	87%
Special education students	42%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	91%
Special education students	42%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Language	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	89%
Special education students	42%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	89%
Special education students	42%
General education students	96%
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	99%	36%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
Hispanic	<1%	3%

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	93%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,035	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	59%
Student and staff support	11%	9%
Administration	12%	11%
Other expenditures	23%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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