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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 82% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students27%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient48%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students16%
General education students82%
Limited English proficient45%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students23%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient63%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students10%
General education students76%
Limited English proficient57%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students24%
General education students83%
Limited English proficient20%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male67%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students20%
General education students76%
Limited English proficient22%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant69%
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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