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Coosa County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 37
Rockford, AL 35136
Coosa County
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PH: (256) 377-4913
FAX: (256) 377-2385

  • Grades K-12
  • 1270 students
  • 4 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 53% (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

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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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students33%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students17%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female74%
Male65%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students25%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students38%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female80%
Male50%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students14%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female64%
Male48%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Poverty47%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students0%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant56%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female83%
Male64%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students24%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female48%
Male48%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White52%
Poverty41%
Non-poverty60%
Special education students6%
General education students55%
Non-limited English proficient48%
Non-migrant48%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female76%
Male61%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students12%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female50%
Male34%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White50%
Poverty37%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students6%
General education students47%
Non-limited English proficient41%
Non-migrant41%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female73%
Male44%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty67%
Special education students0%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female53%
Male46%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White54%
Poverty46%
Non-poverty54%
Special education students15%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
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
 72% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 67% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

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

Science
 86% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 90% (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

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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
All Students72%
Female81%
Male61%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students8%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty43%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students8%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female72%
Male61%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students8%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

LanguageThis District
All Students73%
Female81%
Male63%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students8%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female91%
Male67%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students8%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty93%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty93%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty90%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

LanguageThis District
All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty95%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty90%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
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 teacher1313

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic50%59%
Black, not Hispanic49%36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Hispanic<1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program63%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,599$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%59%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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