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Lamar County School District

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

P.O. Box 1379
Vernon, AL 35592
Lamar County
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PH: (205) 695-7615
FAX: (205) 695-7678

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Grades K-12
2403 students
5 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Math

74% (2007)

84% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

90% (2007)

79% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

79% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2007)

80% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

75% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2007)

70% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

44% (2006)

40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

57% (2007)

62% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

50% (2006)

63% (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	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	36%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	71%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	50%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	82%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	30%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	20%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	84%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	55%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	18%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	79%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	15%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	76%
Male	81%
Black	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	38%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	86%
Male	50%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	70%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	11%
General education students	72%
Non-limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	54%
Male	26%
Black	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	45%
Poverty	27%
Non-poverty	55%
Special education students	0%
General education students	43%
Non-limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	39%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	69%
Male	43%
Black	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	60%
Poverty	51%
Non-poverty	63%
Special education students	0%
General education students	62%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	59%
Male	38%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	50%
Poverty	46%
Non-poverty	52%
Special education students	6%
General education students	53%
Non-limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	50%

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

80% (2007)

85% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

80% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

90% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Social Studies

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

89% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

89% (2007)

97% (2006)

99% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

98% (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	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	8%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	75%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	55%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	8%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	33%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Language	This District
All Students	80%
Female	91%
Male	71%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	8%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	25%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	94%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	88%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	92%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Language	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	93%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	91%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

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	11	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	81%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	18%	36%
Hispanic	<1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<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	49%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

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

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	15%	9%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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