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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 83% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 75% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students67%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient62%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students39%
General education students85%
Limited English proficient46%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female94%
Male76%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students40%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female74%
Male65%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students26%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students34%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students38%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant75%
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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