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Hoover City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2810 Metropolitan Way
Hoover, AL 35243
Jefferson County
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PH: (205) 439-1015
FAX: (205) 439-1001

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  • Grades PK-12
  • n/a students
  • 16 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Math
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 88% (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 Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students53%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students43%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient63%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant82%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students61%
General education students96%
Limited English proficient70%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students52%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient69%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students80%
General education students96%
Limited English proficient66%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students61%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient63%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant89%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students69%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient78%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students51%
General education students89%
Limited English proficient62%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male86%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students50%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient62%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students31%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient54%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant83%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students54%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient51%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students52%
General education students90%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%
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
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 99% (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

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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 Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students53%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient36%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students42%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient46%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students59%
General education students96%
Limited English proficient68%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%

LanguageThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students51%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient43%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students64%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient89%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students52%
General education students99%
Limited English proficient85%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students58%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient65%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students60%
General education students99%
Limited English proficient85%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%

LanguageThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students55%
General education students99%
Limited English proficient90%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students57%
General education students100%
Limited English proficient100%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant97%
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 teacher1413
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic71%59%
Black, not Hispanic17%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%1%
Hispanic5%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program13%52%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,167$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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