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Hale County School District

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

1115 Powers St
Greensboro, AL 36744
Hale County
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PH: (334) 624-8836
FAX: (334) 624-3415

Grades PK-12
3166 students
10 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

79% (2007)

76% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

68% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2007)

76% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

69% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

75% (2007)

72% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

68% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

73% (2007)

74% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

62% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

58% (2007)

56% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

22% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

51% (2007)

61% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

43% (2006)

42% (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	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	41%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	68%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	26%
General education students	81%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	85%
Male	61%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	23%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	61%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	57%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	27%
General education students	67%
Non-limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	71%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	20%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	27%
General education students	74%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	84%
Male	63%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	29%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	57%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	73%
Special education students	10%
General education students	68%
Non-limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	51%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	66%
Poverty	53%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	0%
General education students	62%
Non-limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	43%
Male	34%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	50%
Poverty	37%
Non-poverty	42%
Special education students	5%
General education students	41%
Non-limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	39%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	47%
Black	47%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	61%
Poverty	46%
Non-poverty	66%
Special education students	0%
General education students	57%
Non-limited English proficient	51%
Non-migrant	51%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	35%
Male	38%
Black	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	48%
Poverty	32%
Non-poverty	51%
Special education students	4%
General education students	41%
Non-limited English proficient	37%
Non-migrant	37%

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

71% (2007)

72% (2006)

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

Social Studies

57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

70% (2007)

72% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

72% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

88% (2007)

88% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

85% (2007)

91% (2006)

99% (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	71%
Female	77%
Male	65%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	14%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	57%
Female	54%
Male	59%
Black	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	46%
Non-poverty	73%
Special education students	7%
General education students	61%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	65%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	7%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Language	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	64%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	0%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	21%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	32%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	82%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	36%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	32%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Language	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	81%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	32%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	29%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

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
Black, not Hispanic	74%	36%
White, not Hispanic	25%	59%
Hispanic	<1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
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	73%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,426	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	9%	9%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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