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Walker County School District

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

P.O. Box 311
Jasper, AL 35502
Walker County
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PH: (205) 387-0555
FAX: (205) 221-5636

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Grades PK-12
8228 students
22 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

80% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

84% (2007)

87% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

79% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2007)

82% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

64% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

81% (2006)

71% (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	89%
Male	80%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	57%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	75%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	49%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	43%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	45%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	33%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	71%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	23%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	37%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
Black	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	23%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	73%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	23%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	71%
Male	60%
Black	38%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	68%
Poverty	57%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	10%
General education students	72%
Non-limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	73%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	19%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	74%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	30%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

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

83% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

81% (2007)

80% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

95% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

96% (2007)

98% (2006)

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

Language

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2007)

96% (2006)

94% (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	83%
Female	89%
Male	76%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	32%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	47%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	55%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Language	This District
All Students	81%
Female	90%
Male	73%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	28%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	32%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	97%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	56%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	94%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	66%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	95%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	66%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Language	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	46%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	51%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

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	15	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	93%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	36%
Hispanic	<1%	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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	54%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,138	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	59%
Student and staff support	7%	9%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	24%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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