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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 18% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 53% (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.

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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 Students75%
Female85%
Male67%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty76%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students41%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female48%
Male41%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty43%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students12%
General education students51%
Non-limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant44%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female76%
Male58%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty67%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students13%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female39%
Male39%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty39%
Non-poverty39%
Special education students20%
General education students41%
Non-limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant39%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female65%
Male59%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty55%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students22%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty59%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students50%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
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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