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Washington County School District

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

P.O. Box 1359
Chatom, AL 36518
Washington County
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PH: (251) 847-2401
FAX: (251) 847-3611

Grades K-12
3577 students
8 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2007)

80% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

72% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

84% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2007)

76% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

79% (2007)

68% (2006)

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

Math

73% (2007)

63% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Math

76% (2007)

84% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

72% (2007)

75% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

57% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

72% (2007)

70% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

64% (2006)

63% (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	82%
Female	89%
Male	75%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	85%
White	87%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	25%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Migrant	90%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	75%
White	83%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	25%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	76%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	76%
White	86%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	11%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	76%
White	84%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	22%
General education students	81%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	77%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	74%
White	81%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	25%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	72%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	65%
White	81%
Poverty	64%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	13%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	80%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	84%
White	90%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	38%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	71%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	84%
White	79%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	27%
General education students	81%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	78%
Male	65%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	71%
White	80%
Poverty	64%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	38%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	52%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	48%
White	67%
Poverty	49%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	15%
General education students	62%
Non-limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	69%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	90%
White	75%
Poverty	64%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	25%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Migrant	79%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	67%
White	65%
Poverty	52%
Non-poverty	73%
Special education students	20%
General education students	67%
Non-limited English proficient	60%
Migrant	64%
Non-migrant	60%

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

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Language

82% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Math

82% (2007)

76% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

92% (2007)

96% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

94% (2007)

99% (2006)

99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

95% (2007)

98% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (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	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	100%
White	90%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	22%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	75%
Male	82%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	93%
White	86%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	35%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	86%
White	95%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	26%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Language	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	79%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	86%
White	88%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	26%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	80%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	93%
White	86%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	13%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	96%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	48%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	93%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	100%
White	96%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	48%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	96%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	52%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Language	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	100%
White	96%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	57%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	100%
White	96%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	52%
General education students	100%
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	13	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	59%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	32%	36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	9%	<1%
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	61%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,238	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	7%	9%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	23%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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