ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% 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.

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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students46%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female69%
Male60%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students18%
General education students73%
Limited English proficient33%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant63%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female83%
Male75%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students39%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient62%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students26%
General education students72%
Limited English proficient38%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant64%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Male73%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students23%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students28%
General education students73%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant66%
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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  ASA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Science
 44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • The ASA 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  

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  ASA 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 7
ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White51%
Poverty33%
Non-poverty60%
Special education students11%
General education students51%
Limited English proficient27%
Non-limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant44%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • The ASA 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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