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Winston County School District

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

P.O. Box 9
Double Springs, AL 35553
Winston County
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PH: (205) 489-5018
FAX: (205) 489-3203

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Grades PK-12
2760 students
10 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

90% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Math

82% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2007)

77% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2007)

79% (2006)

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

Math

73% (2007)

72% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

83% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

65% (2007)

78% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

74% (2007)

75% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

44% (2007)

64% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

73% (2007)

67% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

65% (2006)

59% (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	90%
Female	98%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	46%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	42%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	54%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	38%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	30%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	9%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	39%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	65%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	73%
Special education students	21%
General education students	72%
Non-limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	74%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	16%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	44%
Poverty	34%
Non-poverty	60%
Special education students	6%
General education students	50%
Non-limited English proficient	44%
Non-migrant	44%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	78%
Special education students	21%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	59%
Poverty	55%
Non-poverty	66%
Special education students	20%
General education students	65%
Non-limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

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

90% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Social Studies

78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Language

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

92% (2007)

94% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

91% (2007)

94% (2006)

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

Language

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

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

Math

92% (2007)

94% (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	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	18%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	73%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	27%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	64%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Language	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	0%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	36%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	36%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	36%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	36%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Language	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	45%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	36%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

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	99%	59%
Hispanic	<1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	36%
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	57%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,709	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	9%	9%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	24%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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