JB Pennington High School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 52% (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

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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  

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Grade 12

Reading
 91% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 92% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
• High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
• The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
• High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
• The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview