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Alabama School of Fine Arts

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1800 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Jefferson County
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PH: (205) 252-9241
FAX: (205) 251-9541

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  • Grades 7-12
  • 339 students
  • 1 school

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
 96% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
 94% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 97% (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.

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 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 7
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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

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 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

LanguageThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

LanguageThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher513
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic69%59%
Black, not Hispanic17%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander13%1%
Hispanic1%3%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program7%52%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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