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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty100%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty91%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female98%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students61%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students50%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female100%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students80%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female85%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students60%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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