Gaston Kindergarten-Eighth School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Grade 5

Reading
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Grade 6

Reading
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Grade 7

Reading
 65% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 66% in 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

See Alabama's state standards

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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

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