ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 72% (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.

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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%
Female92%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students46%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students23%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students64%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female47%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White48%
Poverty41%
Non-poverty51%
Special education students9%
General education students51%
Non-limited English proficient48%
Non-migrant48%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty87%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female72%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty81%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
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
 69% (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 Students69%
Female62%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students60%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
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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