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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 61% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 33% (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 Students56%
Female70%
Male41%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty57%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students6%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female61%
Male48%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty55%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students12%
General education students61%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female84%
Male49%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty66%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students27%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female54%
Male29%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty41%
Non-poverty56%
Special education students10%
General education students48%
Non-limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant43%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female74%
Male44%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty61%
Non-poverty58%
Special education students28%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female55%
Male48%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty52%
Non-poverty54%
Special education students33%
General education students55%
Non-limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%
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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