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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female83%
Male54%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty66%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty74%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female100%
Male79%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty90%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female95%
Male79%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty87%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female67%
Male84%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty75%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female57%
Male42%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty53%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
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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