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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 75% (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.

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 8
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female85%
Male69%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students24%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female74%
Male51%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students6%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant61%
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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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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  

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  AHSGE Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % passing

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty94%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female72%
Male86%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty88%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty96%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

LanguageThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male83%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty90%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty94%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty99%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty100%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty100%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty100%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty99%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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 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  

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